Glazier
OFO No: 642501
Other names for Glazier:
- Glass Beveller
- Glass Cutter
- Glazier Installer
- Leadlight Glazier
- Mirror Installer
- Mirror Silverer
- Window Glass Fitter
Youtube clip: Day in the life of a Glazier
For training options in South Africa – scroll down
What is a Glazier?
Glaziers are responsible for selecting, cutting, installing, replacing and removing all types of glass and mirrors.
They generally work on one of several different areas:
- Residential:
installing or replacing glass in windows, sky lights, shower doors, table tops etc
- Commercial interior projects:
installing large mirrors, stain glass windows or store-front windows, display cases etc
- Automotive industry:
installing or replacing all window, windscreens and mirrors etc
What does a Glazier do?
- reads architectural plans, if working on a building site
- measures, marks or outlines patterns on glass
- cuts glass using a glasscutter
- breaks off extra glass by hand or with notched tool
- fastens glass panes into wood sash frames with glazier’s points
- spreads and smooths putty around edge of panes with knife to seal joints
- installs mirrors or structural glass on walls, ceilings or tables
- bolts metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to prefabricated glass doors
- sets glass doors into frame and fitting hinges
- installs metal window and door frames into which glass panels are to be fitted
- applies plastic adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare
- installs stained glass windows
- installs metal-framed glass enclosures for showers
Are you … ?
- interested in building and construction?
- accurate?
- a person with a good head for heights?
- safety conscious?
- good with your hands?
- practical?
- methodical?
How do I become a Glazier?
You can choose one of these career pathways:
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship (training at a TVET college with practical training under a qualified artisan)
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Chemical Operations (Glass Container Former) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Artisan Internship
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
- If you have already been working a long time as a Glazier without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
- SGCC: Safety Glazing Certification Council
- SAGGA: South African Glass and Glazing Association
http://www.sagga.co.za/consumers.html
- AAAMSA: Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa.
http://www.aaamsa.co.za/members.html
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Glass Blower … or … Welder
Is becoming a Glazier the right career choice for me?