Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)2nd Period Apprentice

Specific SkillsRepair glass doors and other glass structuresPosition and secure panes in frameMeasure, mark and cut glassInstall door, window and other hardwareDetermine type of glass, frames and material requiredAssemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass productsAssemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment

Major Work AreaShop fabricationRepairInstallationFrame Fabrication and InstallationSpandrel panel installationsEntrancewaysCurtain wall (prefabricated material)Curtain wall (stock length material)Glass Cutting Equipment and TechniquesSelf-lubricating cuttersLaminate glassCut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)Circular cuttersAdditional SkillsSupervise other workersRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specificationsInstruct apprenticesEstimate costs and materialsWork from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipmentWork SettingRetail service and repair firmResidentialInstitutionalCommercialInstallation SpecializationSkylights and slope glazed installationsCurtain wallsAluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systemsWalls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)Type of Glass / MaterialsAcrylic plexiglassSealed unitsMirrorsFloat glassSecurity and SafetyDriver's validity licence check; Basic security clearance;Own Tools/EquipmentTools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves;Transportation/Travel InformationOwn vehicle; Valid driver's licence;Work Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesPhysically demanding; Bending, crouching, kneeling;