How to become an Autoglazier
Also called: Windscreen Fitter
Repairs and replaces windscreens and side and rear glass in motor vehicles.
Main tasks
- Examines damaged windscreens and side and rear glass to determine extent of damage
- Removes damaged glass from vehicles, and measures and cuts replacement glass for proper fit
- Installs and tests repaired or replaced glass for proper fit and function
- Repairs minor glass damage using resin and polishing tools
- Cleans and polishes glass surfaces to ensure clarity and visibility
- Provides advice and recommendations to customers on glass repair and replacement options
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology (AUR32220); Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32120); Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR40720); Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR20920)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- About 14,300 people work in this job group now, and about 14,900 are projected by 2035. (+4.6%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an Autoglazier?
Ways in include: Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology; Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology.
Is an Autoglazier a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2035, from about 14,300 to about 14,900 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become an Autoglazier?
Usually not. Only 2% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology; Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology.
Will AI change the work of an Autoglazier?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04