Glazier - Red Seal Examination Weightings

Pie chart of Red Seal examination weightings

This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 120 questions.

Glazier - Task matrix

MWA A – Performs common occupational skills 17%

Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 12%
- A-1.01 Maintains a safe work environment
- A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
Task A-2 Uses tools and equipment 22%
- A-2.01 Uses hand tools
- A-2.02 Uses portable and stationary power tools
- A-2.03 Uses layout and measuring equipment
- A-2.04 Uses access equipment
Task A-3 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment 13%
- A-3.01 Uses rigging equipment
- A-3.02 Uses hoisting and lifting equipment
Task A-4 Organizes work 15%
- A-4.01 Uses documentation and reference material
- A-4.02 Interprets plans, drawings and specifications
- A-4.03 Prepares list of materials and supplies
- A-4.04 Plans project tasks
Task A-5 Performs routine trade activities 29%
- A-5.01 Prepares worksite
- A-5.02 Handles glass and other materials
- A-5.03 Prepares materials for installation
- A-5.04 Stores glass and other materials
- A-5.05 Performs glass cutting and edge treatment
- A-5.06 Installs building envelope membranes
- A-5.07 Installs flashing
- A-5.08 Applies sealants
Task A-6 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 9%
- A-6.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-6.02 Uses mentoring techniques

MWA B – Fabricates and installs commercial window and door systems 34%

Task B-7 Fabricates commercial window and door systems 35%
- B-7.01 Fabricates curtain walls
- B-7.02 Fabricates storefronts
- B-7.03 Fabricates window systems
- B-7.04 Fabricates skylights and sloped glazing systems
- B-7.05 Fabricates entrance systems
Task B-8 Installs commercial window and door systems 65%
- B-8.01 Lays out commercial window and door systems
- B-8.02 Installs curtain wall systems
- B-8.03 Installs storefront systems
- B-8.04 Installs window systems
- B-8.05 Installs skylights and sloped glazing systems
- B-8.06 Installs entrance systems

MWA C – Installs residential window and door systems 14%

Task C-9 Installs residential window systems 61%
- C-9.01 Lays out residential window systems
- C-9.02 Sets windows in openings
- C-9.03 Glazes windows
Task C-10 Installs residential door systems 39%
- C-10.01 Lays out residential door systems
- C-10.02 Assembles residential door frames
- C-10.03 Sets residential doors and frames
- C-10.04 Installs residential door hardware
- C-10.05 Glazes residential doors

MWA D – Fabricates and installs specialty glass, products and glass systems 16%

Task D-11 Fabricates and installs commercial specialty glass and products 69%
- D-11.01 Lays out commercial specialty glass and products
- D-11.02 Assembles commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
- D-11.03 Installs commercial specialty glass, products and hardware
Task D-12 Fabricates and installs residential specialty glass and products 31%
- D-12.01 Lays out residential specialty glass and products
- D-12.02 Assembles residential specialty glass, products and hardware
- D-12.03 Installs residential specialty glass, products and hardware

MWA E – Performs servicing 19%

Task E-13 Services commercial window and door systems 58%
- E-13.01 Assesses service requirements for commercial window and door systems
- E-13.02 Repairs commercial window and door systems
Task E-14 Services residential window and door systems 24%
- E-14.01 Assesses service requirements for residential window and door systems
- E-14.02 Repairs residential window and door systems
Task E-15 Services specialty glass and products 18%
- E-15.01 Assesses service requirements for specialty glass and products
- E-15.02 Repairs specialty glass and products