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Glass

The University of Montana-Western

Bachelor's Degree

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Dillon, Montana

    710 S Atlantic, Dillon, Montana, 59725-3598

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-9195.04

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingDesignMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionControl PrecisionReaction TimeVisualizationManual DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationSelective AttentionFinger DexterityRate Control

Tasks

  • Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
  • Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such
  • Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.

Technology

Billing and invoicing softwareInventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Air compressorsAnnealing ovensCutting wheelsDial calipersDigital micrometersDrill pressesElectric kilnsEngine lathesGlass blowing pipesGlass knivesGlass lathesGlass sawsGlass tongsGrindersHand held magnifiers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-9195.04Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finisherstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex glass forms and specialty bends — execute autonomously using precise flame control and rate-controlled rotation in a high-volume shop.
  • Full inspection workflow — conduct independent dimensional, weight, and visual analysis using calipers, micrometers, and magnifiers against tight tolerances.
  • Non-conforming products — diagnose root causes of defects through critical thinking and adjust process parameters to prevent recurrence.
  • Production and processing knowledge — apply understanding of material behavior at varying temperatures to troubleshoot unusual glass responses.
  • Manufacturing data systems — maintain complete and accurate records of production runs, waste, and rework using inventory and spreadsheet software.
  • Color discrimination and visualization — identify subtle hue inconsistencies and anticipate three-dimensional form outcomes before final shaping.
  • Billing and invoicing software — generate accurate job cost entries by cross-referencing finished goods records with order specifications.
  • Sustained precision work — maintain control and attention to detail across full shifts involving repetitive high-temperature forming tasks.
  • Equipment performance — monitor ovens, burners, and forming tools for signs of malfunction and initiate corrective maintenance requests.
  • Verbal and written instructions — interpret complex customer specifications and translate them into precise forming and finishing actions.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
55%
Placement Rate
Not reported