Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
This qualification covers making, processing, moving and installing glass products in homes and commercial buildings. It includes cutting glass by hand, using basic glass machines, moving glass safely, measuring and first aid. Glaziers and glass workers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MSF Furnishing
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Glaziers and glass processing workers in residential or commercial jobs who want their skills formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Glazier
- Glass processor
- Glass installer
- Flat glass worker
- Glass cutter
Qualification structure
23 units in total. 1 unit only from Group A. At least 8 units in any combination from Groups B, C, D or E. Up to 6 additional units from Group B, C, D, E, F, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work outcome as outlined in the qualification description above, must not duplicate the outcome of other units available within this qualification, and if imported from other Training Packages, at least 4 must be units reflecting outcomes at AQF level 3 or higher. Electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. General packaging rules must still be met when packaging units for a specialisation. All Group B electives and at least 6 Group C electives, including those marked with ‘#’, must be selected for the award of MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (Glass Processing). All Group B electives and at least 6 Group D electives, including those marked with ‘#’,. At least 1 installation unit (MSFGG3033 – MSFGG3037), must be selected for the award of MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (Glazing). At least 3 Group E electives, including those marked with ‘#’, must be selected for the award of MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (Designed Glazing).
Core units
8 units- HLTAID011Provide first aid
- MSFGG2014Cut thin glass by hand
- MSFGG2015Process glass by basic machines
- MSFGG3039Manually move glass
- MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
- MSMSUP106Work in a team
Elective units
55 unitsGroup A
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- MSMWHS200Work safely
Group B
- MSFGG2013Move single glass sheets by mechanical means
Group C - Glass Processing
- MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
- MSFFM3024Construct jigs and fixtures
- MSFGG2012Operate glass freefall rack and table #
- MSFGG3023Apply and handle films
- MSFGG3024Form glass
- MSFGG3025Apply patterns and designs to glass
- MSFGG3026Laminate glass
- MSFGG3027Toughen glass
- MSFGG3030Process glass by automatic machines
- MSFGG3031Cut thick glass #
- MSFGG3032Mirror glass
- MSFGG3040Move block and bulk glass sheet by mechanical means #
- MSFGG3041Manufacture insulated glass units
- MSFGG3042Process glass by semi-automatic machines
Group D - Glazing
- MSFSS3005Assemble non-security and security screens and grilles
- MSFGG2011Glaze and reglaze residential windows and doors #
- MSFGG2016Assemble glazing products
- MSFGG2017Fabricate and install insect and security screens
- MSFGG3028Select, cut and process materials for glazing products
- MSFGG3029Assess glass and glazing requirements #
- MSFGG3033Install shower screens
- MSFGG3034Install residential windows and doors
- MSFGG3035Install mirrors and glass splashbacks
- MSFGG3036Install commercial glazing products
- MSFGG3037Install structural glazing products
- MSFGG3038Conduct commercial and structural reglazing
- MSFGN3001Read and interpret work documents
Group E - Designed Glazing
- MSFDG2001Assemble leadlight and stained glass components #
- MSFDG3001Protect leadlight and stained glass
- MSFDG3002Prepare and install architectural engineered leadlight and stained glass
- MSFDG3003Paint and fire glass
- MSFDG3004Assemble copper foil glass components
- MSFDG3005Fuse glass
- MSFDG3006Process coloured and textured glass by hand
- MSFGG3022Construct and repair leadlight panels
- MSFGG3024Form glass
Group F
- BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
- CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2010Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres
- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- CUACAL311Produce calligraphy
- MSAPMSUP201AReceive or despatch goods
- MSFBA2014Construct metal louvre and canopy-hooded style awnings
- MSFFM3030Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
- MSFGG4019Manage glass and glazing industry production scheduling
- MSFGN3006Estimate and cost job
- TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
- TAEDEL414Mentor in the workplace
- TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
- TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts