Ausbildung career
Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Glaser/in - Verglasung und Glasbau
Glazier specializing in Glazing and Glass Construction is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled trades. This training provides you with the expertise and practical skills to process, install, and repair glass, especially for windows, doors, and facades.
What you do
- Cut, grind, and drill glass
- Glaze windows, doors, and facade elements
- Perform repairs on glass and frames
- Install insulating glass and safety glass
- Advise customers and take measurements
- Apply sealants and grouting
- Clean and maintain glass surfaces
Requirements
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent)
- Good spatial reasoning
- Manual dexterity and technical understanding
- Careful and precise work
- Ability to work at heights without vertigo
- Physical resilience
- Teamwork skills and good communication
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become a Master Glazier
- 2Specialization in specific glass areas (e.g., art glazing, monument preservation)
- 3Technician for Glass Technology
- 4Self-employment with your own glazing business
- 5Management positions in glass construction companies
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction Ausbildung?
At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent); Good spatial reasoning; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Careful and precise work.
Where can I find open Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Glazier – Glazing and Glass Construction
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.