White Card (general construction induction)
CardIssued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Glazier
Measures, cuts, fits and installs flat glass and mirrors.
What you do
You work out the type and size of glass needed. You measure, mark and cut glass, and smooth rough edges. You check glass for defects. You install glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
- Working at heights trainingCertificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (RTOs)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Glazier?
- In every state the law requires: White Card (general construction induction). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Glazier?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, CW/ECW 3, residential): $38.58 an hour. Under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.