Glassmakers produce a variety of objects from windows, for buildings and vehicles, to bottles, crystal vases and test tubes.
£14,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
Many craft glassmakers have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like design crafts, applied arts or glass and ceramics.
You'll need a portfolio of work to show when applying for courses.
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need to get into glass manufacturing. Relevant subjects include:
Some colleges run short creative craft courses in glass, which may be useful for picking up glassmaking skills and techniques.
You'll usually need:
You can get into this job through an intermediate or advanced glass industry apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs in glass manufacturing factories if you have some GCSEs.
You may find qualifications like GCSEs in science, design and technology, or art helpful, depending on whether you want to specialise in glass manufacturing or crafts.
For craftwork, you'll need both technical skills and artistic ability.
You can find out more about craft glassmaking from Creative Choices.
You'll need:
Your tasks will depend on your specialist skills and could include:
You could work in a creative studio, in a factory or in a workshop.
You may need to wear safety clothing.
In a glass factory, you may have the opportunity to move into supervisory or management positions.
You could also start your own business.