GLAZING APPRENTICESHIP
CENTRAL FLORIDA PAINTERS DECORATORS, DRYWALL & GLAZIERS JATC
Florida Program Number: I460406
Total Hours: 4 Years
MISSION:
To encourage equal access to all segments of the population into the program, by providing vocational training, addressing the problems of qualified employees, and insuring that the highest level of quality training is maintained.
DESCRIPTION:
This apprenticeship program requires the apprentice to be employed by a participating employer/sponsor and enrolled in a formal program registered and approved by the US Department of labor and the Florida Department of Education. Apprentices, in addition to employment, are required to participate in structured part-time training-related coursework specifically aligned with the apprenticeship standards approved by the above state and federal agencies.
UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Driver's license or a picture identification
- Social Security Card
- Record of previous employment where applicable
- The State of Florida requires students
to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
When they complete the program, the apprentices are advanced
to "Journeyman" status.
JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion Point (OCP)
OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.
Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:
From $41,000. annually to $47,000. annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)
Glazier OCP A - 1st Year, OCP B - 2nd Year, OCP C - 3rd Year, OCP D - 4th Year
- Perform mathematical calculations and estimate quantities of materials
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Cut and install glass, acrylics and plastics
- Identify, select and use glazing and caulking compounds
- Install doors, windows and hardware
- Replace broken or defective panels
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills
- Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science
- Demonstrate employability skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship
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