Level 4 Diploma in Façade Technology – Course Overview
This Level 4 Diploma in Façade Technology is designed for people working in façade engineering, façade design, and façade architecture. It focuses on the technical knowledge needed to design, specify, and manage façade systems such as curtain walling, glazing, and building envelopes.
The course is aimed at those already working in the industry, such as surveyors, designers, estimators, engineers, or façade technicians, who want to formalise their skills with a recognised qualification. It’s also suitable for employers looking to upskill staff in façade engineering and façade design so they can take on more technical or supervisory responsibilities.
Successful completion of this diploma also allows learners to meet the requirements for applying for the Gold CSCS card, showing competence and professionalism when working on construction projects.
- Gain a recognised Level 4 qualification in façade technology.
- Learn about curtain walling, windows, doors, glass types, and sealants.
- Develop your skills in façade design, energy performance, and building regulations.
- Prove your knowledge and competence for CSCS card applications.
- Flexible study with assessment methods that fit around your work.
- Surveyors, project managers, façade technicians, and estimators working with glass façades and curtain walling.
- People already in construction who want to move into façade design or façade engineering.
- Employers who want to develop their staff’s skills in façade architecture and building envelope design.
- Experienced staff who want a pathway towards senior technical or supervisory roles.
Job titles of typical candidates include:
- Surveyor
- Façade Technician
- Project Manager
- Designer
- Architectural Assistant/Advisor
- Estimator
Mandatory Units
- Health and Safety in Façade and Fenestration Planning – understanding safe planning and procedures.
- Theory of Windows and Doors – design, specification, and installation knowledge.
- Theory of Curtain Walling – covering system design and applications.
- Wind Loads and Building Physics in Curtain Walling – the impact of environmental conditions on façades.
- The Use of Sealants in Curtain Walling – correct selection and application of sealants.
- Building Energy and Thermal Values in Curtain Walling – energy efficiency and thermal performance.
- Building Regulations and Legislation in Façades – understanding compliance requirements.
- Fixings in Façade Specifications – safe and effective use of fixings and anchors.
- Producing Specifications for Curtain Wall Installations – writing accurate and detailed specifications.
Optional Units (examples include):
- Knowledge of Glass Types, Properties and Uses
- Principles of Fire-Resistant Glazing
- Unitised Façade Systems
- Estimating and Specifying for Curtain Walling
- Renewable Energy and Low/Zero Carbon Technologies in Curtain Walling
If you are at an earlier stage in your career, you may consider the Level 3 qualification in Fenestration Installation, which focuses on doors, windows, and conservatories.
- Course Length: Usually 12–18 months, though this depends on your experience and availability.
- Study Modes: Flexible study, combining workplace evidence with structured learning modules delivered by a GQA-approved centre.
- Weekly Time Commitment: Around 8–12 hours per week is typical.
- Project briefs, surveys, and specifications.
- Calculations and design documents.
- Health and safety records.
- Photographic or video evidence.
- Witness testimonies and professional discussions.
This ensures candidates demonstrate both their knowledge and ability to apply it in real work situations.
It is also aligned with industry standards supported by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), helping learners and employers access up-to-date knowledge and potential funding opportunities.
Completion of this qualification provides the evidence required to apply for the Gold CSCS card.
The Gold Card demonstrates that you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to take responsibility for façade design, façade engineering, and curtain walling projects while maintaining health and safety standards on site. It is widely recognised across the industry and can open doors to more senior positions and higher levels of responsibility.
To gain the card, you’ll also need to complete the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test.
- Façade Engineer
- Curtain Wall Designer
- Technical Project Manager
- Estimator (Façade and Glazing)
You may also progress to higher qualifications, such as:
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