Frame Your Future: Ready to transform spaces with light, clarity, and precision? Step into the world of Glazing with an apprenticeship that combines meticulous craftsmanship with modern design! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled tradespeople who measure, cut, fit, and install glass into everything from residential windows and doors to commercial storefronts, balustrades, and intricate architectural features.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience working with various types of glass and glazing systems. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

• Read and interpret plans and specifications to accurately measure and cut glass for specific applications.
• Install glass products in a wide range of settings, ensuring proper fitting, sealing, and adherence to safety standards.

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30418)

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a specialist trade that’s essential for both new construction and renovations across residential, commercial, and architectural sectors. This apprenticeship equips you with precise and in-demand skills. You’ll develop expertise in glass cutting, polishing, installation techniques, sealant application, and working with different types of glass (e.g., laminated, toughened, insulated), building a solid foundation for a rewarding career. Your skills will be crucial in enhancing natural light, improving energy efficiency, and creating stunning visual elements in buildings.

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Glazier: Measure, cut, and install glass in windows, doors, skylights, shower screens, and mirrors.
• Commercial Glazier: Work on larger-scale projects like shopfronts, office partitions, and curtain walls for commercial buildings.
• Architectural Glazier: Focus on custom, often complex, glazing solutions for high-end or unique architectural designs.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months (approximately 3 to 4 years), but it truly depends on each individual and how quickly you can complete your competencies.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a blend of hands-on practical work in workshops and on various job sites, combined with theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with delicate yet strong materials, mastering precision measurement, safe glass handling, and meticulous installation techniques. This trade requires a keen eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety, given the nature of the material. Your expertise will be fundamental in creating beautiful, functional, and secure glass installations in our built environment.

Ready to See Your Career Clearly?

Begin your journey with a Glazing apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, bringing light, style, and functionality to spaces across homes, businesses, and architectural masterpieces.