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Job Description: An apprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled occupation or trade. For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS) website. OATELS is the Federal program that administers the National Registered Apprenticeship System (NRAS). It is a consolidation of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the new responsibilities of the employer and labor liaison dedicated to building a workforce for the 21st century.
Apprentice glaziers are paid trainees who work under the supervision of skilled, experienced glaziers. They learn to cut, fit, and install glass in windows, mirrors, doors, or other special structures. They fit and install plate glass, ordinary window glass, mirrors, and decorative pieces such as leaded glass panels. They may also be called apprentice glass installers or apprentice glass repair technicians.
Duties: Apprentice glaziers may perform some or all of the following duties:
- Cut the glass to size or use precut glass
- Place a bed of putty into the wood or metal sash
- Press the glass into place
- Fasten the glass using wire clips or triangular metal points
- Place and smooth a strip of putty on the outside edges of the glass in order to keep out moisture
Working Conditions: Glaziers work both indoors and outdoors. Many glaziers work in factories where they install glass in sashes, doors, mirror frames, or partitions. Others work with glass companies that install plate glass, mirrors, or special glass structures for a variety of customers. Apprentice glaziers may be part of a construction team. The work may require considerable bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Educational Requirements: You must complete high school or the equivalent (G.E.D.) and pass an aptitude test to qualify for an apprenticeship program in this field. You must be between the ages of 18 and 25, and must become a member of a labor union to become an apprentice. For related information and recommended courses to prepare for this occupation, Tennessee high school students may visit the Trade and Industrial Education Standards, Competency Profiles, and Resource Links online.
Outlook: The estimated number of glaziers in Tennessee is 980. It is projected there will be a 22 percent increase in this occupation through the year 2012 with 50 job openings annually. Job opportunities are expected to increase due to new construction and remodeling opportunities. For additional information on this occupation, visit the nationally recognized Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
| 10% | 25% | Median- 50% | 75% | 90% | |
| TN Annual | $16,850 | $21,360 | $27,050 | $34,720 | $40,770 |
| US Annual | $21,190 | $26,730 | $34,610 | $46,140 | $63,490 |
*Some salaries are listed at an hourly rate. Those that include a single dollar amount are considered hourly wage.
Wage and salary data provided by:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tennessee Department of Labor website
- TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development website
- Bureau of Economic Analysis website
For an explanation of salary data please visit acinet.org
Last updated on: January 23, 2008