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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A glazier is a tradesperson whose job is to measure, cut, fit, ~~install~~, repair - and sometimes remove - glass within structures. A glazier may also be referred to as a glass installer or a fenestration installer.	+	A glazier is a tradesperson whose job is to measure, cut, fit, instal, repair - and sometimes remove - glass within structures. A glazier may also be referred to as a glass installer or a fenestration installer.

	= Responsibilities =		= Responsibilities =

−	Glaziers deal with glass in windows, partitions and doors in most types of buildings. They work with plate glass, sheet glass, structural glass, mirrors, mirror frames, leaded glass and other types of ~~specialty~~ glass ~~materials~~.	+	Glaziers deal with glass in windows, partitions and doors in most types of buildings. They work with plate glass, sheet glass, structural glass, mirrors, mirror frames, leaded glass and other types of speciality glass.

	The responsibilities of being a glazier can be split into two areas - physical requirements and strategic skills.		The responsibilities of being a glazier can be split into two areas - physical requirements and strategic skills.

−	In terms of physical requirements, candidates must be able to lift, bend and carry. They will often benefit from being able to work well with their hands. ~~Other typical~~ physical tasks might include:	+	In terms of physical requirements, candidates must be able to lift, bend and carry. They will often benefit from being able to work well with their hands. Typical physical tasks might include:

	* Removing old or broken panes, beading and putty from frames.		* Removing old or broken panes, beading and putty from frames.
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	* Shaping glass with appropriate tools.		* Shaping glass with appropriate tools.
	* Building the framework for the glass.		* Building the framework for the glass.
−	* Lifting glass and fitting into place	+	* Lifting glass and fitting it into place
−	* Working with ~~different~~ materials (such as films) that can ~~help improve~~ the safety and ~~strength~~ of glass.	+	* Working with materials such as films that can that can alter the safety, transparency, reflectance, emissivity and so on of glass.

	Strategic skills might include:		Strategic skills might include:
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	* Assessing risks.		* Assessing risks.
	* Choosing the appropriate glass.		* Choosing the appropriate glass.
−	* ~~Using maths - or computers - to estimate~~ and ~~measure~~ new glass.	+	* Estimating and measuring new glass.
	* Making decorative glass panels or double glazing units.		* Making decorative glass panels or double glazing units.
	* Following diagrams and measurements to cut glass to size.		* Following diagrams and measurements to cut glass to size.
−	* Knowing about ~~building and~~ construction.	+	* Knowing about construction materials and techniques.
	* Having customer service and communication skills.		* Having customer service and communication skills.
−	* Being thorough, persistent, determined and patient.
	* Paying attention to detail.		* Paying attention to detail.
	* Working well with others.		* Working well with others.
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	== Apprenticeship ==		== Apprenticeship ==

−	Fenestration installation companies sometimes offer ~~intermediate glazier~~ apprenticeships~~. These are~~ typically ~~available~~ to people older than 16 years old.	+	Fenestration installation companies sometimes offer apprenticeships, typically to people older than 16 years old. Apprentices act as employees and generally gain experience by working on the job for 30 hours per week. They will also be expected to attend college or training programmes.

−	~~Apprentices act as employees and generally gain experience by working on the job 30 hours per week. They will also be expected to attend college or training programmes.~~	+	The standard requirement for an intermediate apprenticeship includes GCSEs (most often including English and maths) or an equivalent. It’s also possible to start as a glazier's assistant and then train on the job.
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−	The standard requirement for an intermediate apprenticeship ~~is some~~ GCSEs (most often including English and maths) or an equivalent. It’s also possible to start as a glazier's assistant and then train on the job.	+

	== Direct application ==		== Direct application ==

−	It is possible to apply directly for a job as a glazier at a construction or fenestration company. New glaziers generally start out as assistants.	+	It is possible to apply directly for a job as a glazier at a construction or fenestration company. New glaziers generally start out as assistants. Experience in construction and maths skills are generally required. Some employers may ask for two or more GCSEs (including English and maths) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or an equivalent. On the job experience in carpentry, joinery or window manufacturing may also be advantageous.
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−	Experience in construction and maths skills are generally required. Some employers may ask for two or more GCSEs (including English and maths) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or an equivalent. On the job experience in carpentry, joinery or window manufacturing may also be advantageous.	+

	= Career development =		= Career development =

−	Over time, a glazier may ~~work~~ on ~~specialty~~ projects such as renovations or restorations of historic buildings. Some ~~may~~ also become involved in the automotive industry and work on windscreen replacement and repair.	+	Over time, an experienced glazier may focus on speciality projects such as renovations or restorations of historic buildings. Some also become involved in the automotive industry and work on windscreen replacement and repair.

−	Being a glazier may mean working at commercial and residential sites. It may also involve a significant amount of customer interaction, particularly if there is the need for ~~specialty~~ design work.	+	Being a glazier may mean working at commercial and residential sites. It may also involve a significant amount of customer interaction, particularly if there is the need for speciality design work.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.		* Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.
	* Double glazing v triple glazing.		* Double glazing v triple glazing.
−	* ~~Glazz~~.	+	* Glass.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Rooflight.		* Rooflight.

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	* Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.		* Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.
	* Double glazing v triple glazing.		* Double glazing v triple glazing.
		+	* Glazz.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Rooflight.		* Rooflight.
	* Triple glazing.		* Triple glazing.
		+	* Window.
	* Work at height.		* Work at height.
	* Work at height regulations.		* Work at height regulations.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A glazier is a tradesperson whose ~~profession~~ is to measure, cut, fit, install, repair - and sometimes remove - glass within structures. A glazier may also be referred to as a glass installer or a fenestration installer.	+	A glazier is a tradesperson whose job is to measure, cut, fit, install, repair - and sometimes remove - glass within structures. A glazier may also be referred to as a glass installer or a fenestration installer.

	= Responsibilities =		= Responsibilities =
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	Glaziers deal with glass in windows, partitions and doors in most types of buildings. They work with plate glass, sheet glass, structural glass, mirrors, mirror frames, leaded glass and other types of specialty glass materials.		Glaziers deal with glass in windows, partitions and doors in most types of buildings. They work with plate glass, sheet glass, structural glass, mirrors, mirror frames, leaded glass and other types of specialty glass materials.

−	The ~~requirements~~ of being a glazier can be split into two areas - physical and strategic.	+	The responsibilities of being a glazier can be split into two areas - physical requirements and strategic skills.

	In terms of physical requirements, candidates must be able to lift, bend and carry. They will often benefit from being able to work well with their hands. Other typical physical tasks might include:		In terms of physical requirements, candidates must be able to lift, bend and carry. They will often benefit from being able to work well with their hands. Other typical physical tasks might include:
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS.
	* Double glazing v triple glazing.		* Double glazing v triple glazing.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
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	* Triple glazing.		* Triple glazing.
	* Work at height.		* Work at height.
		+	* Work at height regulations.
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= Introduction =

A glazier is a tradesperson whose profession is to measure, cut, fit, install, repair - and sometimes remove - glass within structures. A glazier may also be referred to as a glass installer or a fenestration installer.

= Responsibilities =

Glaziers deal with glass in windows, partitions and doors in most types of buildings. They work with plate glass, sheet glass, structural glass, mirrors, mirror frames, leaded glass and other types of specialty glass materials.

The requirements of being a glazier can be split into two areas - physical and strategic.

In terms of physical requirements, candidates must be able to lift, bend and carry. They will often benefit from being able to work well with their hands. Other typical physical tasks might include:

* Removing old or broken panes, beading and putty from frames.
* Fitting new glass and ensuring seals are watertight.
* Shaping glass with appropriate tools.
* Building the framework for the glass.
* Lifting glass and fitting into place
* Working with different materials (such as films) that can help improve the safety and strength of glass.

Strategic skills might include:

* Assessing risks.
* Choosing the appropriate glass.
* Using maths - or computers - to estimate and measure new glass.
* Making decorative glass panels or double glazing units.
* Following diagrams and measurements to cut glass to size.
* Knowing about building and construction.
* Having customer service and communication skills.
* Being thorough, persistent, determined and patient.
* Paying attention to detail.
* Working well with others.

= Glazier tools =

Glaziers use manual tools (such as glass cutters, suction cups and glazing knives) and machines (such as saws, drills, cutters and grinders). Some glaziers also use computers to assist with measurements so they can reduce waste.

Their work may include shower and tub enclosures as well as rooflights, automatic glass doors and so on. In certain instances (such as those that involve work at height), they must have an understanding of scaffolding and ladders in order to comply with Work at Height Regulations (2005) requirements. Glaziers are also required to wear the appropriate safety clothing and use proper safety equipment.

= Becoming a glazier =

Careers in the construction industry generally require on the job experience of some kind. However, it may be necessary to acquire a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card before being considered for a job on a construction site.

The glazier career path includes two main routes: apprenticeships or direct application based on past work within the construction industry.

== Apprenticeship ==

Fenestration installation companies sometimes offer intermediate glazier apprenticeships. These are typically available to people older than 16 years old.

Apprentices act as employees and generally gain experience by working on the job 30 hours per week. They will also be expected to attend college or training programmes.

The standard requirement for an intermediate apprenticeship is some GCSEs (most often including English and maths) or an equivalent. It’s also possible to start as a glazier's assistant and then train on the job.

== Direct application ==

It is possible to apply directly for a job as a glazier at a construction or fenestration company. New glaziers generally start out as assistants.

Experience in construction and maths skills are generally required. Some employers may ask for two or more GCSEs (including English and maths) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or an equivalent. On the job experience in carpentry, joinery or window manufacturing may also be advantageous.

= Career development =

Over time, a glazier may work on specialty projects such as renovations or restorations of historic buildings. Some may also become involved in the automotive industry and work on windscreen replacement and repair.

Being a glazier may mean working at commercial and residential sites. It may also involve a significant amount of customer interaction, particularly if there is the need for specialty design work.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Double glazing v triple glazing.
* Glazing.
* Rooflight.
* Triple glazing.
* Work at height.