Apprentice Glazier

• Interpret drawings and plans or measure the space to determine the amount of glass required
  
• Lay sheets of glass onto cutting tables and score (mark) the surface of the glass using a variety of glass cutters
  
• Remove excess glass with notched tools or glass pliers
  
• Cut, drill and notch holes in glass with diamond tipped cutters and drills
  
• Remove broken glass and mirrors and prepare surfaces for reglazing
  
• Smooth and polish edges on a grinding or bevelling wheel
  
• Fit the glass using putty, chemical compounds or rubber strips into timber, steel and aluminium frames
  
• Assemble and secure parts of pre made glass units such as shop fittings, display cases and aluminium frames.
  

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