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Glass Installer Technical Institute (GITI) - The Foundation for Safety
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Designed for those just getting into the glass industry, GITI is a hands-on glass installation course that teaches basic glass installation procedures and techniques with the emphasis on safety. Course instructors, Leroy Richards and Ron Clawson, are industry experts with years of training experience in glass installation.

New! GITI is now held in a fully operating glass business in Henderson, NV—learn the basics of glass installation in an actual glass business environment! This unique training experience will put entry level glaziers on the fast-track to doing their own quality installations.

The GITI course covers:

  • What Glass Installers Do
  • History and Types of Glass
  • Tools, Equipment and Supplies
  • Glass Handling Safety
  • Workplace and Hazardous Materials Safety
  • Basic Trade Math
  • Sealants and Glazing Material
  • Safety Glazing Codes
  • Entrances and Hardware
  • Basic Installations

Why attend GITI?

  • Professional developed curriculum – Mixture of classroom and hands-on training designed to facilitate a range of learning styles
  • Expert instructors – Our instructors are industry experts with years of training experience
  • Fast-track training – Put new hires in the field ASAP and know that they are up on the latest and safest glazing techniques!

Tuition Includes:

  • Five days (40 hours) of professional instruction and course material
  • GITI Certificate
  • 3 GITI Patches
  • NGA Glass Installer Certification exam
  • NGA Glass Installer Reference Manual
  • NGA Guide to Glass and Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes
  • NGA Employee Safety Guide
  • Free Product Samples

Price
Member: $995; Non-Member: $1,990

For more information call toll-free 866/DIAL NGA (342-5642), ext.134.

Here's what the industry is saying about GITI...

“This class was a pool of knowledge with practical, everyday, real life information and techniques. “Being brand new in the industry, I feel I have gained a good amount of industry knowledge that I will be able to take with me and use.”
Mark Miller, Murrieta, CA

“The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and helpful—I definitely learned more in one week than the previous year on the job."
Josh Quick, Jackson, CA

“There is no other training out there like this.  I have learned more in this class than I have fumbling around using trial and error over the last year.  Without a doubt I will be back at my shop making more money because now I can do it right the first time and faster.”
Kevin Maxey, Valparaiso, IN


Can't make it to the Class—It's in the Bag!


GITI Training-On-The-Go is a step-by-step, educational program developed for shop owners to use in-house to provide their own on-the-job training. User-friendly course materials are packaged in a convenient bag and can be used by new and experienced in-house trainers alike. If your installers can't make it to the class, this is the training solution you've been looking for!

What's in the bag?

  • User-friendly Instructor's Guide
  • User-friendly Student Guide
  • Glass Installer Reference Manual
  • Certified Glass Installer Handbook
  • GITI Video Glass DVD
  • GITI Instructor Slides CD
  • Worksheets, quizzes, checklists and activities
  • NGA Employee Safety Guide
  • NGA Guide to the Glass and Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes
  • NGA Glassense for Doors and Glassense for Bath Enclosures
  • Materials and Supplies List
  • NGA Certified Glass Installer Program flyers

Item#129 Member: $625; Non-member: $1,250

For more information call toll-free 866/DIAL NGA (342-5642), ext.134.