GLAZIERS:

International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 38

LOCAL: GLAZIERS 1527
AREA: British Columbia and Yukon

 

 

 

ADDRESS:
7621 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V3N 3C7

PHONE: (604) 524-8334
FAX: (604) 524-8011

E-MAIL: dc38@uniserve.com
WEB SITE: www.dc38.ca

 

Skills of the Trade

Glaziers fabricate and install all types of glass and aluminum and/or related products. Glaziers must cut, prepare, edge, fabricate, install, remove and repair all types of glass including; mirrors and glass substitutes, Plexiglas, structural glass, leaded glass panels and architectural metal products including automatic doors, storefronts, curtain walls, skylights, aluminum/glass entrances, entrance ways and all window systems in all types of buildings.

Scope of Analysis

The term "glazier" defines a person having the knowledge, training and abilities to prepare, install, replace and service glass, related components and products in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They may perform these job duties on building and other structures and in vehicles, furniture and other products. Glaziers may be employed by construction glass installation contractors, retail service, repair shops and glass fabrication shops.

The glazier has the abilities, knowledge and skills to perform all or some of the following duties:

1. Handling, cutting shaping, preparing and fabricating glass to specifications
2. Fabricating, preparing layout and installing of support structures, flashings, sealants and membranes for window installation
3. Installing glass and glass products on walls, ceilings and other support structures
4. Installing and servicing glass doors, windows and associated hardware
5. Fabricating, installing and servicing specialty products
6. Replacing tempered glass, windshields and associated hardware on vehicles
7. Servicing and maintaining door and window systems in existing facilities

Some glaziers may specialize in one or more of the above-named duties.

To perform their job duties effectively and efficiently, glaziers should possess the knowledge of all applicable codes and regulations. They must have the ability to properly operate hand, power tools, specialty layout tools and related equipment. The occupation of glazier involves a considerable amount of physical work. Glaziers routinely need to climb ladders, work from scaffolds, self-propelled elevated work platforms, as well as loading and driving trucks. In spite of considerable requirements for lifting and carrying heavy loads, only average strength is required since their tasks are usually performed by a team. Glazers must also have the knowledge and skills to determine the appropriate and safest means of performing their tasks, since they face the danger of exposure to toxic substances, cuts from glass and injury from lifting and falls.

A glazier interacts with co-workers, clients, trades people and other professionals, which requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms.

Apprenticeships

Apprentice Glaziers participate in a four year on-the-job program with three periods of in-school training. A journey level certificate is awarded by ITAC upon successful completion. The Glazier journey level certificate has a Red Seal endorsement to enable inter-provincial transferability.

Apprenticeship and/or Training Co-ordinator(s):

Mike Probert, Co-ordinator
Joint Trade Board
12277 Industrial Road
Surrey, BC V3V 3S1
PHONE: (604) 580-3112
FAX: (604) 580-3110

 

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