Glazier apprenticeship
Glazier Apprenticeship Technical Training
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A 3- to 4-year apprenticeship curriculum combining commercial jobsite installation with 6-week school blocks in curtain walls, storefronts, and architectural glass.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
Money for apprentices
EI, a $4,000 loan per level and a tax creditWhile you are at school for each level. The old federal grants ended in 2025.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- Grade 10 English and Math (Grade 12 graduation recommended)
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and an employer sponsor or union
- Valid BC driver licence
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor
- SkilledTradesBC apprentice registration
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and union/contractor sponsorship
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Secure employment with a registered commercial glass contractor or IUPAT glazing union
- Submit apprentice registration in the SkilledTradesBC portal with your sponsor
- Enrol in technical training blocks at BCIT Burnaby or the Finishing Trades Institute (FTIBC)
- Apply for apprentice training grants and Employment Insurance support for schooling blocks
Step 5 of 8
Glazier apprenticeship
⏱ 6 weeks per Level (3 Levels)- 3 levels of technical schooling (6 weeks per level, 18 weeks total)
- Glass science: float, tempered, laminated, low-E, and insulated glass units (IGUs)
- Storefront fabrication, aluminum extrusion cutting, and commercial door hardware
- Curtain-wall systems: stick-built, unitized panels, pressure plates, and backer rods
- Structural glass fittings, silicone waterproofing seals, and exterior swing stage safety
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Finishing Trades Institute of BC — 6 weeks per level, 3 levels (About $1,600 per level)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- SkilledTradesBC standardized level examinations following each schooling block
- Interprovincial Red Seal Glazier examination upon reaching 5,040 verified workplace hours
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Glazier
- Explore Glazier wages, job outlook, and career pathways
SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.