This occupation is found in the manufacturing sector. Fenestration refers to the design, construction, or presence of openings in a building it can include but not limited to windows, doors, louvres, vents, wall panels, skylights, storefronts, curtain walls, and slope glazed systems. Fabrication companies make and supply fenestration products to domestic or commercial markets.
The broad purpose of this occupation is to manufacture fenestration products such as but not limited to window frames, door frames, conservatory roofing, roof lanterns, roof lights, secondary glazing frames and shop fronts. They usually specialise in a particular material – aluminium, timber, steel or UPVC and a range of products. They cut and assemble profiles. Depending on the product they may add ancillary items for example, fixings and fastening, handles, hinges, locks and louvers, along with weatherproofing for example, gaskets, seals, membranes and sealants. Regardless of the product or material, it involves working to a specification, in line with quality standards, health and safety and environmental considerations.
Level 2 – Version 1.1
Multiple-choice test
