Melbourne Polytechnic
1 year full time / 2 years part time
The only designed glazing trade qualification in the world, combining traditional glass techniques with contemporary methods. Perfect for creative professionals seeking practical application of visual arts skills in the growing architecture and construction industry.
Applicants must attend a pre-training review interview with an Enrolment Centre Advisor to discuss literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability, course suitability, and any additional support needed. Assessment of these capabilities may be conducted during the enrolment process. No specific prior qualifications are required, though basic literacy and numeracy skills are expected.
The course covers core glazing fundamentals including hand glass cutting, basic machine processing, and manual glass handling. Students learn specialized designed glazing techniques: leadlight and stained glass assembly and installation, copper foil component assembly, glass fusing, hand processing of coloured and textured glass, and glass painting and firing. Additional modules include architectural engineered leadlight and stained glass preparation, glass pattern and design application, glass and glazing assessment, and residential door and window glazing. Supporting units cover colour theory and design processes, occupational health and safety in construction, first aid, workplace communication, teamwork, environmental sustainability, and measurement calculations.
Melbourne Polytechnic is Australia's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities. This course is uniquely developed in association with Glaas Inc, ensuring students receive industry-recognized training and ongoing support throughout Australia. The institution's commitment to hands-on, practical learning combined with contemporary techniques positions graduates for immediate employment success in the growing glass and glazing industry.
Graduates can enter the glazing industry as employees in general or designed glazing roles, or establish self-employed artistic and design-based glass practices. Career pathways include positions as General Glaziers or Designed Glaziers. Upon successful completion, students may further enhance expertise by enrolling in Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 (Glasswork). With employment growth predicted at over 10% in the next five years, graduates have strong career prospects in Australia's booming architecture and construction sectors.
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