Courses & Qualifications

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GGINZ offers courses for apprentices and trade industry persons updating their skills and knowledge. GGINZ is the only Glass and Glazing school in NZ solely for Glaziers and people in the Glass and Glazing trade.

More than 250 apprentices attend their glazing off-job training course at the Glass and Glazing School in Plimmerton.  Courses are intentionally small from 6 to 10 persons – that way you get the best teaching. On the course, we will demonstrate, and you get to practice in a safe controlled workshop designed for you by Glaziers in your Trade.

NZ Certificate in Glazing Level 4, with strands

Year one – your first off-job training course is a mix of practical workshop projects and classroom theory. Your course is two weeks long during this time, you’ll do 11 compulsory projects, if you want a challenge there is one optional project involving complex measuring and cutting. 

Year two – your second off job training focuses on the strand(s) you’ve picked which might be Residential, Commercial, or Frameless. Year one sets you up for Year two. You’ll do more challenging measuring, glass cutting, calculations, trade, and product knowledge specific to the work you’re doing on-site.

Every glazing task project relates directly to the unit standards and outcomes in your qualification.  Taking photos with step-by-step details against each unit standard about each project “What” and “How” are super important this all helps you to qualify.  Share these with your Boss, workmates, and BCTO Training Advisor when back on the job.

Balustrade Installation

2-Day Course

  • Regulations & Compliance – Gain a solid understanding of NZ Building Code requirements, applicable Standards, and the Producer Statement system unique to glazing. Learn what’s required for compliance and how to avoid costly mistakes. (Taught by a current expert Glazing Engineer.)

    Balustrade Systems & Components – Work with a variety of proprietary systems and learn how to install them correctly. Understand the risks of mixing systems or substituting components and how this can impact compliance and safety.

    Structural & Safety Considerations – Learn about load requirements, fixing methods, and glazing techniques that ensure safe and durable balustrades. Discuss real-world challenges and how to address them.

    Hands-On Installation – Get practical experience installing different balustrade systems under expert guidance. Develop confidence in correct installation techniques and troubleshooting common issues. (Led by a trade-current Glazing Tutor.)

  • Industry-recognized training that enhances your technical knowledge and skills.

    Stay up to date with changing compliance requirements in this complex sector.

    Learn from experts with real-world glazing and engineering experience.

    Get listed on the WGANZ website as a trained balustrade installer.

  • Duration: 2 Days
    Class Size: 6 - 12 participants


    Cost:

    WGANZ Members: $ 995 + GST

    Non-Members:  $1,495 + GST

A must-do for glaziers, balustrade retailers, and council employees, this industry-focused course delivers both theory and hands-on training in balustrade installation.

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Block Courses for 2025

BCITO advises employers and apprentices of the dates booked for an apprentice to complete an off-job training course. When receiving a course date, it is recommended that the dates are noted in your work schedule. Courses are very full. A withdrawal could mean a long wait to be rescheduled.