09:00 – 15:00 each day (with breaks included)

Day 1 – AutoCAD: Doors

• Single and double doors – from sketch to drawing
• Dimensions, annotations, title blocks and text styles
• Dynamic Blocks for doors – correct naming and professional use
• LogiKal introduction – doors interface explained and demonstrated
• Workflow: door drawing → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 2 – AutoCAD: Windows

• Windows: Top-hung, Bottom-hung, Side-hung, Fixed
• Windows in standard openings and in curtain walling
• Dynamic Blocks for windows – library access & standards
• Building Regulations: U-values, Part L, Part M, PAS24
• LogiKal windows module – interface, practical functions, cost optimisation
• Workflow: window drawing → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 3 – Shopfronts

• Shopfront design principles – doors, fixed lights, mullions & transoms
• Profiles, thresholds, glazing details
• Detailing shopfront entrances in AutoCAD
• Applying Building Regulations (accessibility, security)
• LogiKal shopfronts module – advanced features and reports explained
• Workflow: shopfront drawing → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 4 – Curtain Walling

• Curtain walling in AutoCAD – vertical and horizontal layouts
• Structural logic, drainage, expansion joints, profile depths
• Curtain walling in LogiKal – BOM, material schedules, quotations
• LogiKal curtain walling module – shortcuts and advanced functions to reduce errors and costs
• Workflow: curtain wall design → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 5 – Frameless Systems (Patch Fittings & Accessories) + Survey & Final Project

• Frameless glass entrances – patch fittings, rails, and fixings
• How to specify and order patch fitting glass correctly
• Accessories for frameless systems – hinges, locks, handles
• Survey module – understanding and redrawing site surveys in AutoCAD, preparing client-ready submissions
• Final workflow: Survey → AutoCAD → Cutting list → Production
• Final project + Practical exam & Certificates

09:00 – 15:00 each day (with breaks included)

Day 1 – Doors & Windows

• Single and double doors – from sketch to final drawing
• Windows: Top-hung, Bottom-hung, Side-hung, Fixed
• Windows in standard openings and in curtain walling
• Dimensions, annotations, title blocks, text styles
• Dynamic Blocks for doors and windows – correct naming and professional use
• Introduction to LogiKal – interface, navigation, and useful functions explained in detail
• Workflow: AutoCAD drawings → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 2 – Shopfronts & Curtain Walling

• Shopfront design principles – doors, fixed lights, mullions & transoms
• Profiles, thresholds, glazing details
• Curtain walling in AutoCAD – vertical and horizontal layouts
• Structural logic, drainage, expansion joints, profile depths
• Building Regulations: accessibility, energy, security (Part L, Part M, PAS24)
• LogiKal deep-dive – practical use for shopfronts and curtain walling, showing shortcuts and cost-saving tools
• Workflow: shopfront & curtain wall drawings → LogiKal → cutting list → production

Day 3 – Frameless Systems + Survey & Final Workflow

• Frameless glass entrances – patch fittings, rails, and fixings
• How to specify and order patch fitting glass correctly
• Accessories for frameless systems – hinges, locks, handles
• Survey training – reading site surveys and redrawing in AutoCAD
• Final workflow: Survey → AutoCAD → Cutting list → Production
• Final exam & Certificates

Your gateway to a career in the aluminium systems industry.

AluExpert Academy was created to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction sectors — aluminium systems.

Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to deepen your knowledge, our modular training programme will help you understand how modern aluminium systems work, how to read technical manuals, and how to apply that knowledge in real-life projects.

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Why Aluminium?

Aluminium is the material of the future — lightweight, recyclable, durable and sustainable. With growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints and meet environmental targets, aluminium is replacing outdated materials like uPVC across the UK and Europe.

From commercial curtain walling systems to residential windows and bifold doors, aluminium is shaping how buildings are designed and built.

What You Can Expect

Our training is designed to be clear, practical, and career-focused. You’ll find:

• Industry-standard terminology and best practices
• Insights into major UK system suppliers
• Technical drawings, manuals, and real-life applications
• Quizzes and certification to validate your learning
• Guidance on career paths within the aluminium sector

Module 1 Now Available

We’ve just released Module 1 – Introduction to Aluminium Systems, covering the basics:

• What aluminium is and how it’s used in construction
• The differences between aluminium and uPVC
• A breakdown of UK aluminium systems and applications

Try our first interactive quiz:
Module 1 – Quiz

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AluExpert Academy is still growing — with over 15 modules planned and more features coming soon.
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