GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
4 years (part-time for apprenticeship) / 3 years (part-time for school-based apprenticeship)
Become a qualified glazier with this hands-on Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. Perfect for apprentices and industry professionals, this trade qualification teaches you to measure, cut, and install glass safely in residential, commercial, and industrial settings while meeting all safety and building code requirements.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure required literacy and numeracy levels are met. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and that you're likely to complete successfully. Completion of the Construction Induction White Card (CPCCWHS1001) is mandatory before commencing. Apprenticeship students must be registered with an Apprentice Connect Australia provider and have an apprenticeship contract arranged with an employer. School-based apprenticeship or traineeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider. Students must have access to a laptop/computer with internet, a digital camera or video camera, and general stationery.
The course comprises 23 units: 8 core and 15 elective. Core units include First Aid (HLTAID011), cutting thin glass by hand (MSFGG2014), processing glass by basic machines (MSFGG2015), manually moving glass (MSFGG3039), making measurements and calculations (MSFGN2001), participating in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272), communicating in the workplace (MSMSUP102), and working in a team (MSMSUP106). Elective units cover glazing and reglazing residential windows and doors, operating glass freefall racks, assembling glazing products, fabricating and installing screens, selecting and processing materials, assessing glass requirements, installing shower screens, mirrors, splashbacks, and commercial glazing products, processing glass by semi-automatic machines, reading work documents, and working safely.
GOTAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally accredited and recognised qualifications. As part of the Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE, GOTAFE provides comprehensive support services including learning support, library resources, disability support, counselling, and career guidance. The institution offers flexible blended delivery combining on-campus practical training blocks with online learning and workplace integration, allowing students to balance their apprenticeship with employment. GOTAFE's commitment to student success includes pre-training reviews, skills recognition options, and contingent study arrangements.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as qualified glaziers performing glass processing, glazing, and architectural glass functions in residential and commercial operations. Opportunities include roles in manufacturing, processing, installation, and stained glass and lead-lighting design. Further study pathways are available, including the Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing (MSF40422) or Certificate IV in Building & Construction (CPC40110), enabling progression to supervisory or management roles within the glazing and construction industries.
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