Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Unrestricted Trade
Trade Code 274L
NOC 7321
Description
An Automotive Glass Technician is defined as a person who repairs, removes and installs glass and windshields in motorized and automotive vehicles. Duties include:
- Understanding and practicing safety precautions to protect yourself and others
- Repairing trim and related components
- Repair and replace bonded glass, mechanically fastened stationary glass, mechanically fastened movable glass, gasket-mounted glass
- Producing and interpreting template sketch and cut glass for automotive or motorized vehicles
- Estimating the cost of repair or replacment of glass and related components
- Performing visual inspection of vehicle, performing detailing of vehicle and verifying the detail of vehicle
- Having effective communication skills
Personal Qualities
- You are able to work indoors with noise and environmental conditions that can be dusty and dirty with exposure to exhaust fumes, dust particles, chemicals and solvents
- You have good mental dexterity
- You have the ability to stand for longperiods of time
- You like to learn new things
- Review the Essential Skills Profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/228.shtml
Career Opportunities
- Automotive Glass Technicians usually work in auto glass specialty businesses, automobile dealerships
- Some Automotive Glass Technicians become self-employed or start their own businesses.
Educational/Training Requirements
- The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 12
- Completion of a 3,760 hour apprenticeship program is required
Training Availability
Information not available at this time, contact Employment Ontario at 905 837-7721 or toll free 1-800-461-4608
Potential Earnings
- Apprentices may start at minimum wage, increasing towards a journeyperson’s wage over time
- Wages1 range from $10.00 to $25.50 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the pay scale
Prospects for Employment
- Employment is expected to grow at a rate slightly faster than that of the average rate for all occupations through the year 20092
- Population growth and rise in personal income will boost the demand for motor vehicles which require regular maintenance and service
Financial Incentives
- Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
- Apprentices may be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction
