Certificate III in Glass and Glazing

The MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing at Fusion College of Technology reflects the role of individuals involved in manufacturing, processing, moving or installing various types of glass products. The official course page notes that job roles may be in glass processing, glazing or designed glazing, in both residential and commercial operations. Workers use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs, and take responsibility for their own work within organisational parameters. In some states and territories there may be licensing requirements that link to this qualification, and other licensing requirements where the individual is required to work onsite. Depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may also apply to the use of some units in this qualification, and licensing of glazing work applies in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, so local regulations should be checked for details. Fusion College recommends the course for international students seeking to pursue or further a career in the glass and glazing industry, to enter a new industry sector, or to progress to higher level qualifications. The program comprises 23 units of competency - eight core and 15 electives - covering cutting thin and thick glass, processing glass by basic machines, manually moving glass, measurements and calculations, workplace communication and teamwork, environmentally sustainable work practices, first aid, applying patterns, designs and films to glass, installing residential windows and doors, shower screens, mirrors and glass splashbacks, CAD drawing, and job estimating and costing. It is delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over four terms of ten weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.