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Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
In this job, you would:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a client's home or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and at height.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by taking a college course in construction or joinery. These courses would teach you some of the skills you need in this job and may help you when looking for a trainee position with a glazing company.
Courses include:
You may need:
You can get into this job by doing a fenestration installer intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could be taken on by a glazing company as a fitter's assistant or 'mate' and learn on the job by working with an experienced fitter.
You can apply directly to become a window fitter. There are no set entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills to measure and work out dimensions. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
Experience in carpentry and joinery may be helpful.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a window fitter from Go Construct.
You could become a site supervisor, window surveyor or estimator, or move into glazing sales and marketing.
You could also set up your own business or take up a window fitting franchise.
You can find out more about becoming a window fitter or glazier from Go Construct.