How to become a glazier in BC
Red Seal Glazier Journeyperson · British Columbia
Cut, fit and install glass in windows and building fronts. You need an apprenticeship: paid work plus school blocks.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Apprentice Entry & Employer Sponsorship
Obtain employment with an approved glazing contractor or enroll in foundation training
Register with SkilledTradesBC
Register tripartite agreement with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor
Levels 1 & 2 Technical Training (BCIT / FTIBC)
Complete two 6-week technical training blocks at BCIT or FTIBC
Level 3 Training & 5,040 Workplace Hours
Complete Level 3 technical schooling and fulfill all 5,040 workplace hours
Interprovincial Red Seal Glazier Exam
Score 70% or higher on the Red Seal Glazier Interprovincial examination
Apprentice Entry & Employer Sponsorship
Obtain employment with an approved glazing contractor or enroll in foundation training
Register with SkilledTradesBC
Register tripartite agreement with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor
Levels 1 & 2 Technical Training (BCIT / FTIBC)
Complete two 6-week technical training blocks at BCIT or FTIBC
Level 3 Training & 5,040 Workplace Hours
Complete Level 3 technical schooling and fulfill all 5,040 workplace hours
Interprovincial Red Seal Glazier Exam
Score 70% or higher on the Red Seal Glazier Interprovincial examination
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You measure, cut, fabricate, and install architectural glass curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, and custom entrances on buildings.
Wear cut-resistant safety gloves and keep 100% harness tie-off on exterior swing stages and boom lifts.
You can advance to commercial glazing project manager or facade foreperson.
You can also establish your own architectural glass contracting business.
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