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Glaziers are skilled people who cut glass and other window materials, such as plastics (eg uPVC) and fix them in place.
The work includes fitting:
Glaziers measure, select, cut, install, and remove and replace all types of glass, as well as glass substitutes, eg plastics, marble and granite. They can specialise in one area of work, such as making stained glass and ornamental windows, or use their skills for a range of jobs.
The working week is usually 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, but times may vary to make the most of daylight hours or to avoid disrupting business. They work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather. On sites it can be dirty or noisy, and glaziers may need to wear protective clothing.
Salaries range from £12,500 to around £21,000.
Glaziers should:
Glaziers work for firms that sell, cut and install glass, construction companies, local authorities, shopfitting companies, and specialist companies offering windscreen services. Many glaziers are self-employed.
Young people can apply for construction apprenticeships through the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Trainees and apprentices can study for NVQs/SVQs Employers may be unwilling to train older people.
Progression to technician level or supervisory level, overseeing a team of glaziers, is possible. For technician-level training, glaziers may need four GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3), A levels/H grades, or a vocational college qualification.
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