Erector Mechanic (Glazier) Examination

The examination is 3 hours long. It contains 60 questions and each question is worth 1 point. The required passing grade is 60%. The materials for your use during the examination are provided to you. They are: a pencil, a sheet of paper, a calculator, a ruler and an eraser. No other material or reference document is allowed during the examination.

Skill content on which questions may be based

Section 1 - Preparing to install glass products or substitute materials (20%)

Consulting plans
Weights calculations
Installation standards
Preparing and selecting materials, tools and equipment
Following safety rules
Scaffoldings
Communicating with signs
Levelling benchmark and taking measurements

Section 2 - Installing and repairing curtain walls, glassworks and aluminum panels (25%)

Installing the frame
Applying sealing products and glazing tape
Installing glass and components
Finishing the frame
Installing pressure plates and caps
Installing firestop joints
Installing sealants
Installing aluminum panels
Checking and repairing curtain walls and aluminum panels

Section 3 - Installing and repairing windows, doors and garage doors (25%)

Preparing the opening
Installing the frame
Installing glass and components
Installing hardware
Installing insulation and sealing products
Installing garage doors
Checking and repairing windows, doors and garage doors

Section 4 - Installing and repairing glass panels, showers, glass doors, glass mirrors and related glass products (30%)

Installing and repairing glass panels, showers and glass doors:
- Installing hardware
- Installing panes of glass and components
- Preparing the location to receive a glass panel
- Installing glass doors
- Checking and repairing glass panels, showers and glass doors
Installing mirrors, glass railings, glass guardrails and related glass products:
- Preparing the location for putting in place mirrors, glass railings, glass guardrails and related glass products
- Installing glass mirrors, glass railings and guardrails and related glass product
- Inspecting the work

Samples of questions for provincial qualification examination.