How To Become A Certified Window Installer
Submitted by: TigerEye
A job installing windows is a great outdoor job that can bring in some extra cash. You can make it a living also. Read here how to become certified as a window installer.
The AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) is the group to seek out for your certification as a window installer. They are not the only organization that can help you, but they are the major one. You will find that they have fifty years of experience in the window ( fenestration ) industry. They are currently offering a program that lasts for two days and can help you gain the certification you are seeking. Once you pass the exam, you will be rewarded with a special card showing your new credentials. You will be able to show this to your customers as proof that you are serious in your commitment to provide quality window installations.
This program is offered to those in the United States. The current installer class is offered in California. There are other locations for testing, so if you live in the East, be on the lookout for an exam date for your area.
Being certified is important, but attending a class like this will also help you to avoid costly callbacks if you have limited experience as an installer. You will learn how to install windows with a greater amount of energy efficiency. You will learn to use caulk that the customer can paint over if they need to. You will learn how to optimize your own time and energy on the job and therefore make more money. You will learn to utilize the benefits and features of windows for the benefit of the customer. This in turn will lead to increased business and more money in your pocket.
The personal benefits of having a computer will allow you to take online classes to become certified in this job.
The NGA, also known as as the "National Glass Association" offers an online self-study program. One of the prerequisites after completing a course with the NGA is to have one year of experience installing windows. A course with the National Glass Association will cost approximately $350 dollars if you are a member. If you are not a member the price doubles.
If you have six or more year of experience installing windows, you probably have enough credentials to take the exam without studying. If you have an AA degree or certified training from a school and three or more years of experience you may also not need to prepare for the exam. If you have a Bachelors´s of Science degree in Construction and Engineering with two years of experience, this may also allow you to opt-out of preparing for your certification.
Focus on your future and get serious about it. The economy is not going to get better any time soon and having a certification is a good way to help yourself and your family.
Certified Window Installer
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