5316- GLAZIERS, WINDOW FABRICATORS AND FITTERS

Job Title: 

GLAZIERS, WINDOW FABRICATORS AND FITTERS

Alternate Titles: 

Glass Cutter,Glazier,Installer (double glazing),Window fabricator,Window fitter

Job Description: 

Job holders in this unit group install pre-glazed wooden, metal or PVC framework, and cut, fit and set glass in windows, doors, shop fronts, and other structural frames.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship in Glazing Installation or Installing Architectural Glazing Systems leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings or specifications to determine job requirements;
  • scores plain, coloured, safety and ornamental glass with hand cutter and breaks off glass by hand or with pliers;
  • smoothes edges of glass and positions and secures in frame or grooved lead strips;
  • applies mastic, putty or adhesive between glass and frame and trims off excess with knife;
  • fixes mirror panels to interior and exterior walls and repairs and replaces broken glass.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK