Details
 

Researcher:	Stephen Ledbetter
Funded:	DTI PII programme/industry
Total value:	£144,600
Lead partner:	CWCT
Partners:	Kawneer UK Ltd Parry Bowen Ltd Senior Aluminium plc Technal Ltd Comar Deceuninck Ltd Metal Technology Ltd Sapa Building Systems Ltd Wintech Ltd
Status:	Current

Introduction:

This project will create an online learning portal containing training material and assessment procedures for those involved in the detail design of glazing systems from windows to curtain walls and roofs It will also form a broader framework in which existing and new technicians can train.
 

Objectives:

The overall objective of this proposal is to provide high quality, structured on-line learning for technicians within and around the cladding and fenestration industry, with the specific aims of promoting best practice, improving overall quality, reducing costs and wastage through errors and promoting safe working practices.

There are some 500 companies who take responsibility for the detail design of glazing systems and many independent design offices servicing them. In addition many architectural technicians need a knowledge of glazing systems. The aim is to make training readily available to these many small companies who are widely distributed. There are few clusters of companies able to approach local colleges together but where these exist colleges may wish to integrate the on-line learning with locally available training programmes.