Scotland’s glass industry covers glazing, fenestration, manufacturing and more. Increase your understanding of glass making techniques such as casting and blowing. Work with a range of specialist material like crystal, optical and medical glass. Learn about the process of fenestration and apply your knowledge to fixing the facades of different buildings.
There is a demand for people with glass making skills in Scotland. Help to fix window panes as a glazing technician. Create beautiful pieces of art as a glass blower. Work with the latest equipment as a glass cutter. The apprenticeship is designed to help you be successful in the industry and contribute in a positive way.
What's the qualification?
You will gain a qualification in glass production at SCQF level 5 or 6. The qualifications include:
- Core units of an SVQ in glass production at SCQF level 5 or 6
- A work placement designed to give you experience in a versatile industry
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
- Promote and maintain health and safety in the glazing environment
- Lead the glazing work at glazing sites
- Resolve technical problems at glazing sites
- Cut glass for a variety of properties
- Apply window film to glass
- Cut glass from complex shapes
- Glaze structural glass installations
You will develop the following core skills:
- Time management
- Team work
- Problem-solving
- Communication
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other roles such as creative design and glass repair.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a variety of options. Continue your studies with a technical apprenticeship in glass production or get a full-time job.
Further education: Enhance your technical skills by studying for a bachelor’s degree in design. This could lead to an advanced qualification like a Masters in glass crafts. Your experience will support your application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications to find a job in the glass industry. Several roles are listed below:
- Glass production operative
- Glass blower
- Technician fitter
- Glass processing technician
- Glazing technician
- Junior framemaker
- Junior fabricator
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for this apprenticeship.
Duration
This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12-24 months to complete.