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vehicle glazier

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Vehicle glaziers install glass in motor vehicles taking into account the automobile manufacturer specifications such as glass type, thickness, size and shape. They order and inspect windows for specific automobile models and prepare the damaged areas to install new glass.

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Competences
22
Groups
3
Essential
9
Optional
13

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

4 competences
apply primer

Cover surfaces with primer according to requirements and specifications. Let primer dry for the proper amount of time.

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examine damaged windshields

Examine chips and cracks on windshields and window glass of motor vehicle to assess the damage. Choose the right type of repair.

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polish windshields

Polish replaced or repaired windshield or window glass of motor vehicles by using polish and a cloth.

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remove windshields

Remove cracked windshield or window glass from motor vehicles by using hand tools.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
clean vehicle exterior

Wash, clean, polish and wax vehicle's exterior glass and chrome parts.

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install windshields

Install replacement glass in motor vehicles by using hand and power tools.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

1 competence
abrasive blasting processes

The various processes, methods and materials used in abrasive blasting technologies, such as wet abrasive blasting, wheel blasting, hydro-blasting, sand blasting, and others.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

5 competences
install foam dams on pinchwelds

Fasten new foam dams to the pinchwelds of windshields or window glass of motor vehicles. Remove foam that is not firmly attached or has been affected by any welding operation.

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install rubber channeling strips

Fix rubber channeling strips around frames of windshields or window glass of motor vehicles to make them watertight and to prevent rattling.

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repair small damages to windshields

Use resin to repair cracks and chips on windshields and window glass of motor vehicles. Let the material harden by using ultraviolet light.

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repair windshield wipers

Remove and replace windshield wipers by using hand tools. Choose the appropriate wipers to match with the model of the motor vehicle. Fix them to the windshield.

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use urethane adhesive to fasten windshields

Apply urethane adhesive to windshields and window glass of motor vehicles to fix them firmly to the body of the vehicle.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
cut glass

Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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manage supplies

Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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smooth glass edges

Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.

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