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A Glazier prepares and installs glass in a range of settings. You might measure and cut glass and fit pieces as required. Once installed, you may have to finish glass pieces and smooth exposed edges. Glaziers may replace broken glass or work on new building projects. You might specialise in commercial work or focus on residential jobs.
Glaziers should have strong technical skills and need to be safety focused. You should be a good communicator and be able to work as part of a team. Glaziers must be able to work in a range of circumstances and might have to attend after hours repair work when required.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Glazier.
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Become a licensed glazier with the MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for work with either flat glass or stained glass and leadlights. The course covers: cutting glass by hand, glass cutting with machines, taking accurate measurements and calculations, communicating with supervisors and workmates, applying safe work methods, moving single sheets of glass, using computer-aided design (CAD) systems, applying patterns and designs to glass, laminating and toughening glass. Enquire now for entry requirements, glass trade outcomes, and course training providers in your area that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get high-end glazing and leadership skills with the MSF40418 Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to apply standards and codes of practice in the glass industry, using glass industry data systems, managing production scheduling, and co-ordinating commercial glazing installation. The course also covers: customer service, submitting tenders, team leadership and using production technologies. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you..
In Australia, a full time Glazier generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers have grown moderately in this industry in recent years. There are currently 8,700 people working as a Glazier in Australia and this number is expected to remain stable over the next five years. Glaziers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Glazier interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. You’ll learn to assemble and install a range of glazing products and safely cut, handle and move glass using various tools and machinery. This course offers electives to suit your career plans including glass processing, construction work, CAD technologies and designed glazing.
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Here are some potential career pathways within glazing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
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Glazier
$1,200 weekly pay
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