This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in glass and glazing enterprises who perform a range of specialist and/or leadership functions, including sales, estimating scheduling, design, production control and quality assurance. Leadership job roles include higher tradesperson (post-trade), factory-based leading hands/supervisors or site supervisors in glass processing, glazing or architectural glass functions in residential and commercial operations.
Roles at this level may include requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and provision of leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of glass and glazing skills.
Entry to the qualification may be from trade and non-trade backgrounds. Industry expectation is that it will be undertaken primarily by those who have completed a Certificate III in Glass and Glazing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply standards and codes of practice for the glass and glazing industry | Core |
| Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Core |
| Develop personal work priorities | Core |
| Facilitate a Just in Time system | Core |
| Implement customer service strategies | Core |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Elective |
| Apply business risk management processes | Elective |
| Apply innovation in contemporary designed glass | Elective |
| Apply project scope management techniques | Elective |
| Apply statistics to operational processes | Elective |
| Assess and monitor optimum stock levels | Elective |
| Assess designed glass conservation requirements | Elective |
| Communicate effectively as a workplace leader | Elective |
| Coordinate maintenance | Elective |
| Create a customer-centric culture | Elective |
| Experiment with techniques to produce glasswork | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace-based learning | Elective |
| Identify and calculate production costs | Elective |
| Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Elective |
| Interpret cost and waste in terms of customer value | Elective |
| Investigate glassworking materials and processes | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Manage glass and glazing industry production scheduling | Elective |
| Manage glass processing plant shutdown and restart | Elective |
| Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Operate complex glass processing plant control systems | Elective |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| Organise transport of freight or goods | Elective |
| Perform laser measurement and levelling of glass windows and doors | Elective |
| Plan and coordinate complex glazing installations | Elective |
| Prepare tender submissions | Elective |
| Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Elective |
| Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | Elective |
| Produce patterns and templates | Elective |
| Promote products and services | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Purchase materials and consumables | Elective |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | Elective |
| Refine glassworking techniques | Elective |
| Research and organise product inspection and testing | Elective |
| Undertake process capability improvements | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Use specialised glass and glazing industry applications | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Glazier
ANZSCO 333111
Glaziers measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass and mirrors.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Glass Production Machine Operator
ANZSCO 711113
Glass Production Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture molten glass and shape glassware products, such as containers, sheet glass, structural and stained glass, glass lenses and prisms.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Bentley College (RTO code 22446)
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Datum College (RTO code 32243)
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Laneway International College (RTO code 41504)
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OZ institute (RTO code 41461)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.