How to become a Glazier
Measures, cuts, finishes, fits and installs flat glass and mirrors.
Main tasks
- Measures and assesses the type and dimensions of glass and mirrors required in the installation of windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
- Removes and replaces damaged or broken glass and mirrors
- Cuts and shapes glass and mirrors to specified dimensions, smooths rough edges, applies decorative finishes, and marks any defective areas in the final product
- Prepares surfaces for glass and mirror installation, including cleaning and applying adhesives
- Ensures proper alignment and positioning of glass and mirrors before installation
- Fits glass and mirrors into frames, windows, skylights, doors and other structures
Ways in
- Apprenticeship: Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. Trade occupations are usually entered through an apprenticeship: paid work plus this qualification, typically 3 to 4 years.
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422); Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing (MSF40422)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- About 8,300 people work in this job group now, and about 8,600 are projected by 2035. (+3.6%)
- 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 a Glazier?
Ways in include: Certificate III in Glass and Glazing; Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing; Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.
Is a Glazier a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 8,300 to about 8,600 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Glazier?
Usually not. Only 3% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Glass and Glazing; Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing; Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.
Will AI change the work of a Glazier?
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