Decorator (Glass Mfg) (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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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
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-9195.04	Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Gas flame intensity and glass temperature — adjust controls routinely to reach the correct pliable stage across standard product runs.
Rotating and forming motions — perform with consistent arm-hand steadiness to produce uniform wall thickness on familiar glass shapes.
Rulers, magnifiers, and micrometers — select and apply appropriate measuring instruments to verify conformance without supervisor prompting.
Daily production records — maintain accurate logs of quantities, sizes, and product types using spreadsheet software independently.
Minor dimensional deviations — detect and correct during forming before pieces advance to the finishing station.
Quality checkpoints — follow a structured inspection sequence to assess weight, clarity, and surface finish against shop standards.
Electronic mail software — communicate shift production summaries and material shortages to supervisors in a timely manner.
Forming and bending protocols — adapt technique when working with moderately complex shapes or non-standard glass stock.
Safety and process instructions — read and apply written procedure updates to daily work with minimal clarification needed.
Heat cycle timing — monitor multiple pieces in rotation to maintain consistent softness levels during a sustained production shift.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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