Career Details

Glass Installer

Description

NGA Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are everything. Sure, you know you've got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential customers and employers? NGA Certification communicates to your customers that you and your technicians are educated to the highest industry standards and practices and that you are committed to implementing these practices in your businesses.

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Auto Glass Technician

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Auto Glass Master

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

FenestrationMaster

Certifying Organization

Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance

Type

B - Advanced

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