Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422)
Qualification Overview
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals involved in manufacturing, processing, moving or installing various types of glass products. Job roles may be in glass processing, glazing or designed glazing in both residential and commercial operations.
Workers use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs and take responsibility for their own work within organisational parameters.
In some states and territories there may be licensing requirements that link to this qualification, and other licensing requirements where the individual is required to work onsite. Depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may also apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Licensing of glazing work applies in Queensland, NSW and South Australia. Local regulations should be checked for details.
General Information
| Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | |
|---|---|
| National Course Code | MSF30422 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 118527M |
| Course Duration | 52 Weeks |
| Delivery Location | Adelaide Campus: Innovation House 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Melbourne Campus: Suite 2, Level 6/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Delivery Mode | Face to Face |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
International Offshore Student Fee
| Tuition Fee | $AU 20,000 |
| Material Fee | $AU 1500 |
| Application Fee | $AU 250 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Vocational Skills Australia(VSA) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. VSA has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
| Academic Requirement | Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. (for International Students–satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry). |
| Age Requirement | Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement. |
| English Proficiency Requirements | Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalent English Language proficiency testing scores, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the student handbook. OR A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia. |
| Pre-Training Review | All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. This pre-training review also aims to identify any support needs and possible RPL or credit transfer opportunities. |
| Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) | All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. Vocational Skills Australia uses LLN robot platform for the assessment. All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course. |
| Hardware/Software requirements | For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with windows operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost. Where needed, Vocational Skills Australia will provide access of computers/laptops with appropriate configurations for students to complete their study at the campus. |
Education Pathway
Academic Pathway
• Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing (MSF40422) (if available through providers)
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Employment Pathway
Employment Pathway
Entry-Level Roles
• Apprentice Glazier
• Trades Assistant (Glass & Aluminium)
Qualified Roles
After completion, you can work as:
• Glazier
• Install windows, doors, mirrors, and shower screens
• Glass Installer
• Aluminium Fabricator
• Commercial Glazing Technician
| Course Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | Core |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| MSFGG2014 | Cut thin glass by hand | Core |
| MSFGG2015 | Process glass by basic machines | Core |
| MSFGG3039 | Manually move glass | Core |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | Core |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | Core |
| MSMWHS200 | Work safely | Elective A |
| MSFGG3024 | Form glass | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG2013 | Move single glass sheets by mechanical means | Elective B |
| MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG3025 | Apply patterns and designs to glass | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG3031 | Cut thick glass # | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG3023 | Apply and handle films | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG3029 | Assess glass and glazing requirements # | Elective D – Glazing |
| MSFGG3040 | Move block and bulk glass sheet by mechanical means # | Elective C – Glass Processing |
| MSFGG3038 | Conduct commercial and structural reglazing | Elective D – Glazing |
| MSFGG2011 | Glaze and reglaze residential windows and doors # | Elective D – Glazing |
| MSFDG3002 | Prepare and install architectural engineered leadlight and stained glass | Elective E – Designed Glazing |
| MSFDG3004 | Assemble copper foil glass components | Elective E – Designed Glazing |
| MSFDG2001 | Assemble leadlight and stained-glass components # | Elective E – Designed Glazing |
| MSFDG3003 | Paint and fire glass | Elective E – Designed Glazing |