Glazier Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Glazier Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 333111 | Unit Code: 3331

Skill Level: Level 3 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): MLTSSL

Specialization: Glass Beveller, Glass Embosser, Glass Etcher, Glass Silverer

Profile Description: Measures, cuts, finishes, fits and installs flat glass and mirrors.

Job Duties:

• determining type and dimensions of glass required
• laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
• measuring and marking glass for cutting
• examining glass and marking defective areas
• cutting along patterns and templates
• breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
• installing glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
• smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
• may coat, cut, etch, trim and treat glass to achieve special effects

Skill Level Description: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
• 189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
• 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
• 485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
• 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
• 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Registration or Licensing: Not Required

Industries: Glaziers are mainly employed in: Construction; Manufacturing; and Wholesale Trade

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Glaziers is Certificate III/IV (80.8 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Glaziers is expected to be low (equal to or less than 5,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 45-54 years (35.6 per cent) and the median age is 43 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: Almost all Glaziers are male and most Glaziers work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 41.7 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $1,006 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).

Employment: Employment for this occupation fell in the past five years and rose moderately in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Glaziers to November 2020 is expected to grow moderately.