GlaziersCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
At the heart of glass work are glaziers, trades people who cut and prepare glass and PVC for windows, and fit them into place.
To select the right types of glass for the right job, they are required to have in depth knowledge and experience of glazing materials.
Their typical tasks include:
Planning work using diagrams, written instructions and measurements.
Producing detailed costings to help clients make a final choice.
Preparing an area to be worked in, providing safety covers and warning as needed.
Measuring, selecting, cutting, installing all varieties of glass, including plastic glass.
Removing old glass.
Working with PVC, marble and granite.
Glaziers usually can either concentrate on one type of glass work, such as ornamental or stained glass windows, or apply their skills and knowledge over a wider variety of work, including fitting:
Double-glazed units into homes, shops and offices.
Security plate glass for shop fronts.
Glass roofs for greenhouses and other large buildings.
Fire resistant glass for internal doors.
Windows and doors with speak holes.
Windows and doors with bullet proof security glass.
Windscreen replacements for vehicles and cars.
When a job is finished, they will clear up and ensure any waste or unused materials are either disposed of or stored safely.
Working with glass brings a great amount of danger, so great care and attention must be applied at all times.
Glaziers normally work around 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, but there can be opportunities for overtime in evenings and weekends to get jobs finished on time.
School work experience placements and apprenticeships are a usual route into glazing. Most colleges and other training organisations run suitable courses, offering GCSE, BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications and awards.
Once qualified glaziers can look forward to annual earnings of around £14000. Those working on a self-employed basis can set their own rates of pay, negotiable with clients.
Vacancies are advertised in specialist publications, local and regional newspapers, relevant websites, and also by Job Centre Plus and specialist recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
Web: http://www.bristoljobs.co.uk
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