About this role
Glaziers measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass and mirrors.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Glazier include:
- determining type and dimensions of glass required
- laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
- measuring and marking glass for cutting
- examining glass and marking defective areas
- cutting along patterns and templates
- breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
- installing glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
- smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
- may coat, cut, etch, trim and treat glass to achieve special effects.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Glazier
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9 courses
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Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
MSF30422
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 6 months – 1 year
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available