Course Content

This course concentrates on the design, fabrication and installation of commercial window systems,  outlining the principles associated with technology, water penetration resistance, energy efficiency, sealing, relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code and contracts.  This course is designed for personnel from all areas of the commercial sector of the window industry who have more than 12 months experience.  

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of commercial window design, fabrication and installation principles and how they differ to curtain walls, including expansion allowances and sealing.
• Understand the selection and application of glass and the more specialised fittings required.
• Identify potential pitfalls in contracts and understand legal obligations.
• Apply the principles of energy efficiency to conform to the National Construction Code.

Web-delivery Format

SESSION 1 Design Principles
SESSION 2 Engineering Basics and Installation
SESSION 3 Installation and Energy Efficiency (Section J and WERS)
SESSION 4 Glass and specialised fittings
SESSION 5 Estimating, Contracts and Legal Obligations

Requirements

Basic computer skills are required: use of a mouse and minimal typing.

You will also need :

• A computer with a sound and video card, speakers (or earphones) and a webcam
• An internet connection
• An email address is required for enrolment
• Access to Zoom or Microsoft teams software to participate in the instructor led learning

Additional Information & FAQs

Training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.  Instructor will deliver training content and participants can interact and ask questions during the session.
You will be sent a meeting request for the course date with details of Web delivery log in. Please ensure you have internet access as well as a computer with camera and microphone.
An Advanced Fenestration - Commercial Training Manual, Fenestration resources and a copy of the "Your Home" Technical Manual are mailed to participants on USB prior to commencing the course.
Upon completion of the course, you will be sent a theory assessment to complete and return for marking.
Certificates are generated upon successful completion of the course and will be emailed to participants when a satisfactory assessment has been returned for marking.
CPD points are assigned upon successful completion of the course.