Window fitter
Install windows, doors and other glass surfaces to brighten up people's homes and businesses.
About the job
What it's like
The right windows and doors can make a huge difference to people's working and living spaces.
You'll install windows, doors and other glass surfaces to keep homes and businesses attractive, comfortable, safe and weatherproof.
Your tasks might include:
helping customers to choose new designs
planning and measuring the space for new windows and doors
removing old windows and doors with hand tools and power tools
fixing the glass in place, making sure it's safe and level
sealing the fittings to protect against the weather
fixing any damage to timber or plaster
You'll normally be helped by a fitter's ‘mate’.
You might work with traditional wooden and metal-framed products as well as modern UPVC units. You could also learn the special skills needed to repair and replace windows in old buildings.
As well as fitting windows on site, you may sometimes work on making the glass sheets. You’ll need an awareness of safe working practices when handling glass.
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Here are some useful links to learn more about this career:
GoConstruct – Construction careers website from the Construction Industry Training Board
Construction Skills Certification Scheme – Learn more about CSCS cards
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Top skills
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Meta skills
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- working with numbers
- observation
- verbal communication
- attention to detail
- developing a plan
- implementing ideas
- managing resources
- time management
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Getting in
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Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
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Practical Craft Skills
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Practical Woodwork
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Skills for Work: Construction Craft
You can enter a Modern Apprenticeship and gain a relevant work-based qualification such as a Scottish Vocational Qualification in Glass Industry Occupations (SCQF Level 5/6). You usually need to pass an aptitude test to enter this role.
You do not always need formal qualifications but National 4 or National 5 qualifications (SCQF level 4/5) would be helpful.
Relevant qualifications and experience in carpentry or other crafts such as Skills for Work Construction Crafts (SCQF level 4/5).
You must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent and pass a health and safety test to work and train on construction sites.
A driving licence is useful and often essential.
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