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GLAZIER

Glazier

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Students will learn to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills to reading blueprints and layout of bench marks and control lines dimensions, material tracking and site management. Due to improvements of modern glass and an increased demand for more natural light, the industry has seen an increase in the use of larger and heavier glass panels. The increased trend towards using factory-glazed units means that Glaziers must increase their knowledge of high-performance glazing products, solar trends and building envelope integrity, including sealant application, welding procedures and utilizing mini and mobile cranes.

Specific objectives for this program include: 

  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving and obtaining information from all relevant sources
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email or in person
  • Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing or by telephone or email
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity

Click here to learn more about the courses and credits required to obtain an Associates Degree in Specialized Technology in Glazing.

Duties of a GLAZIER

  • Measure and install metal frames and enclosures for glass panels
  • Cut, fabricate and install all types of glass and plastic products
  • The removal of old and broken glass and reinstalling of various types of glass panes
  • Weather-proofing panes and joint sealants
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Install display cases, showers, skylights, store fronts, etc
  • Load and unload glass by hand or cranes

Adherence to and knowledge of OSHA standards for personal and job site safety emphasized early in the apprentice glazier’s career. Special emphasis is placed on fall protection, as glaziers may work in environments using ladders, scaffolds and swings, sometimes at great heights

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Working Conditions

  • Glazier often work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather
  • They must be prepared to lift heavy glass panels (eg: 75 lbs.) and work on scaffolding, swing stages, mast climbers and self-propelled platforms, such as scissor and boom lifts sometimes at great heights
  • Glaziers do a considerable amount of bending, kneeling, lifting and standing during the installation process
  • Glaziers also use hoists and/or cranes and move heavy material with various dollies and trucks

Interest and Temperament

Glaziers must have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness and a good sense of balance. They must also be able to handle working in high places. The ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately also is required. Good interpersonal and communication skills are critical as glaziers work with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and individuals outside their organization. 

Terms of Apprenticeship 

Four years of paid, on-the-job training and a minimum of 160 hours per year of knowledge and theory classroom instruction.

Associates Degree in Specialized Technology in Glazing

(60 Credit Hours)

The Associates Degree program is only available to students in our Philadelphia FTI program. Students enrolled in this program will learn about all aspects of the glazing industry from advanced safety techniques to sealant theory and application. The plan of instruction entails a curriculum that imparts a variety of skills, technical instruction and knowledge that is essential to the Glazing industry. It is designed to incorporate general education courses that provide increased skill development, a fundamental knowledge base and a broader understanding in the areas of humanities, social science, math and natural science as a part of a well-rounded addition to the technical instruction. The program integrates academic competencies such as applied math and written communication with skills competencies such as welding certification and basic glass fabrication to assure mastery of the trade.

The plan of instruction in each program is considered to be essential to each trades profession and designed for the student to become a valuable journeyperson of District Council #21.

Students admitted into this program must have earned a high school diploma or a GED.  Students must complete the required courses with a minimum of a “C” and complete a minimum of 6000 OJL hours to graduate. This program normally takes four years to complete

Registration Disclosure PA DOE – Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region is registered as a Private Institution with the Pennsylvania Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 73.1 to 73.201. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Course Offerings

During your Apprenticeship at the FTI-MAR, course offerings are arranged in cohorts. A cohort by definition is a group of people who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period; in this case the cohorts were designed so that you are enrolled in your Apprentice Trade Specific Program with the same group of people for year one through year four.

The FTI-MAR automatically enrolls you in the appropriate courses each year of your apprenticeship.  Listed below is breakdown of course offerings per apprenticeship year (trade specific):

Glazing

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology in Glazing

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