Glazier

Glaser process the glass made ​​by glass producers in glazier with tools such as glass cutter and Zuschneidewinkel, and machines more like the grinding machine. The craft is roughly divided into the area of windows and structural glazing and glazing and glass structure. On June 30, 2011, there were 12,959 social insurance employed Glaser in Germany.

• 2.1 Germany
• 2.2 Austria

• 3.1 Germany
• 3.2 Austria

Vocational

Glazing and glass construction

In modern architecture, the glass material has made ​​its way among the components. This interesting and above all responsible task areas have also arise for the glazier. Whether glass building fronts or light shone through glass domes, this is only a fraction of what falls within the remit of the modern Glaser. In addition, are found not only in the design of the outer area of buildings, but also in interior design many fields of activity for glaziers / inside. Glass doors, mirrors, glass furniture, showers, cabinets, frames of pictures and much more is one of the glasses to his professional practice. The making of leaded lights and also the repair and repair of glazing is a common and important task.

Window and glass facade

A separate field of study of this craft dedicated to the manufacture of window frames made ​​of different materials such as plastics, metal and various types of wood. Such operations are substantially different from the usual glazing and are more akin to a carpenter or a metal company. Since the introduction of the insulating glass handling is limited in such establishments often on the installation of the finished delivered discs.

Training

Germany

Glaser is a recognized profession according to the Crafts Code ( HwO ). The training period is 3 years, there is a dual training in industry establishments or at vocational schools and concludes with a final examination. In the second year there is a specialization in one of the two disciplines (windows and structural glazing or glazing and glass building ).

Austria

In Austria since 1 July 2010, the modular apprenticeship replaced glass building engineer the teaching profession Glaser. The dual training includes mandatory two-year training in the basic module Glasbautechnik and one year of training in one of the main modules, glass structure and glass constructions. The apprentice can choose a second main module or the special modules during planning and construction of an optional additional year of training. The special module can be selected only in combination with the main module glass construction. Duration of the apprenticeship:

• 3 years: basic module a main module
• 4 years: basic module a main module a special module
• 4 years: basic module two main modules

Glass construction technicians complete their training with the final apprenticeship examination.

Further education

Germany

After passing the final examination can be a technician (2 years technical school ) or Master educate. The Masters School is made up of four parts: I trade practice, trade theory II, III accounting, business and economics, law and taxation, IV Working and pedagogy. The master school can be full- time (approx. 1 year) or part time (about 2 1/ 2 years).

Austria

Austrian apprentices can complete with a stored apprenticeship examination and further training to master and pass the vocational diploma ( Berufsreifeprüfung ). This gives them access to higher qualifications, for example at colleges.

Trade fairs

Fensterbau / frontal in Nuremberg is the world's largest trade fair for the window, door and facade. The Glasstec in Dusseldorf is the world's largest and most international trade fair for glass machinery, glass industry and the glazier.