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Glazier - Auto Glass Technician |
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Technical Training Registration for this trade begins on May 18, 2012! Visit the Technical Training Centre to review the Class Schedule and registration details.
Glazier – Auto Glass Technicians glaze, set, attach, install and remove glass for vehicles and off-road equipment. They cut, prepare and fabricate flat glass for buildings and fixtures.
In general, glazier – auto glass technicians:
Glazier – auto glass technicians work in shops replacing glass in vehicles or furniture. They generally work 40 hours a week, but may have to work overtime to meet deadlines.
There is some risk of injury from sharp edges and broken glass.
The work is most rewarding for those who enjoy variety, developing special skills and seeing the results of their work.
To be successful in their trade, glazier – auto glass technicians need:
Computer skills are an asset.
Glazier – auto glass technicians are employed by shops that replace glass in vehicles or furniture. The steady demand for repair work somewhat offsets economic slowdowns.
Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $14 to $20 an hour plus benefits.
Experienced glaziers may advance to supervisory positions or set up their own shops.
To work as a Glazier – Auto Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician) in Alberta, a person must:
Auto glass technicians learn their skills by registering with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in apprenticeship training. Upon successful completion, they are awarded the Alberta Journeyman Certificate.
An auto glass technician who holds a valid recognized credential that does not have a Red Seal may apply for:
Auto glass technicians who:
may be eligible to apply for trade certification under the Qualification Certificate Program.
Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Qualification Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, or a valid recognized credential are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
The term of apprenticeship for a auto glass technician is 2 years (two 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1620 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of technical training each year.
To learn the skills required of a Glazier - Auto Glass Technician in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must:
Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates and may select apprentices from among their current employees.
- during on-the-job training, apprentice auto glass technicians earn at least 55 percent of the journeyperson wage rate in their place of employment in the first year, and 65 percent in the second year.
- select an educational institution that offers training for Glazier - Auto Glass Technician apprentices, and a time to attend training
- determine requirements for enrolling at the selected institution, and forward completed enrollment form to the selected institution
When apprentices attend technical training, they are required to pay the applicable tuition fee and purchase course supplies.
Grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information see Financial Assistance or contact an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.
The Auto Glass Technician trade does not participate in the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
To qualify for an Equivalency document based on a recognized credential, a person must:
A person who holds a valid recognized credential, as described above, does not require an Alberta Equivalency document to work in the trade in Alberta. However, some employers may require Alberta documentation as proof that the holder is allowed to work in the trade or that the holder's credential is recognized.
To qualify for a Qualification Certificate based on a recognized credential, a person must:
To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate based on work experience, a person must:
Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on a training course is NOT counted as ‘hands-on’ work experience.
This application fee covers the review of the application, the assessment and confirmation of the applicant's work experience hours/months, the administration of the applicant’s demonstration of competency, and one attempt at the Qualification Certificate theory examination. The Qualification Certificate practical examination requires a separate fee as identified on the application noted above.
