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Floor Coverer Overview

Glaziers work on all types of glass and glass substitutes in commercial, residential and transportation applications. For example, in commercial application, they fabricate and install aluminum storefront frames, entrances and skylights. In residential applications, they install doors and windows. In transportation applications, they repair and replace windows and windshields in vehicles.

Skills & Abilities

People who enjoy working in this trade tend to prefer work that involves variety, creativity, and recognition for their skills. To be successful in the trade drywall finishers need:

  • The skills to read, write and communicate verbally

  • Good background in trade math

  • Manual dexterity

  • The ability to lift up to 25 kilograms

  • A desire to do a precise and thorough job

  • Computer skills are an asset

Apprenticeship

  • Alberta: apprenticeship level training at NAIT (Edmonton) or SAIT (Calgary)

  • Manitoba & Saskatchewan: do not offer

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