Careers & pathways
How to become a glazier in Australia
Glaziers cut, handle and install glass in residential, commercial and shopfront settings.
The work
What the job involves
- Measure and cut glass to size
- Handle and lift glass safely
- Install windows, doors and shopfronts
- Replace broken and damaged glazing
Where the work happens
Workshops and on-site installation. Heavy, fragile materials and strict manual handling controls.
Typical qualification pathway
The qualification usually used to enter this work
The usual entry qualification is Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422), a nationally recognised qualification on the national register. The registered training organisations approved to deliver and issue it are listed on training.gov.au.
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