1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 49 Other Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 498 Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 4982 Glass Tradespersons >> 4982-11 Flat Glass Tradesperson

4982-11	Flat Glass Tradesperson
	Glazier

Measures, cuts, finishes, fits and installs flat glass and mirrors.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

determines type and dimensions of glass required
lays glass over patterns on padded tables or in jigs
measures and marks glass for cutting
examines glass and marks defective areas
cuts along patterns and templates
breaks off sheets or excess glass with notched tools or glass pliers
installs glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
smooths rough edges, using belt sanders or smoothing wheels
may coat, cut, etch, trim or treat glass to achieve special effects

Specialisations:
Beveller
Glass Embosser
Glass Etcher
Glass Silverer