Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Level 1 to 4

Description

Sheet Metal Workers assemble, install and service an extensive range of heating, air conditioning, roofing, restaurant, and hospital equipment. This includes such things as: ducts, pipes, gutters, cabinets, flashings and supporting devices. Sheet Metal Worker is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.

Sheet Metal Workers also test, balance, and troubleshoot duct systems; and weld, grind and polish metals. They use welding equipment to join sheets of metal and must have knowledge of the specialized welding techniques used for the many different metal alloys they will encounter. 

In this 4-year apprenticeship, the apprentice works in industry and attends school for 6 weeks each year. These four 6 week blocks of technical training and 4 years of on the job training will allow the apprentice to progress through the full spectrum of learning required to become a Qualified Sheet Metal Journeyperson.

For complete details on apprenticeship and to schedule your technical training, visit the OC Apprenticeship Programs section of the website.

Level 1

Introduction to Trade-Terminology
Layout and Pattern Development
Shop Work
Materials and Equipment
Mathematics
Safety
Welding
Field Installation
Supervision Skills and Responsibilities

Level 2

Layout and Pattern Development
Shop Work
Mathematics
Field Installation
Architectural Sheet Metal
Blueprint Reading
Welding
Supervision Skill and Responsibilities

Level 3

Layout and Pattern Development
Shop Work
Materials and Equipment
Mathematics
Service Work
Field Installation
Blueprint Reading
Residential Heating and Air Conditioning
Blowpipe
Food Servie, Stainless Steel Equipment
Welding
Supervision Skills and Responsibilities

Level 4

Layout and Pattern Development
Shop Work
Materials and Equipment
Mathematics
Service Work
Field Installation
Supervision Skills and Responsibilities
Blueprint Reading
Residential Heating and Air Conditioning
Blowpipe
Duct System sound Attenuation

Post Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities:

Upon completion of the 4 years, the apprentice will be eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Endorsement Exam for Sheet Metal. Successful completion provides the apprentice with the Certificate of Qualification along with the Interprovincial Endorsement or Red Seal.

All of the trades offered at Okanagan College lead to Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial standards (Red Seal) endorsement program. Red Seal certified workers can work anywhere in Canada where their trade is designated. Labour mobility is essential for the Canadian workforce. For skilled tradespeople, the Red Seal is the recognized passport to mobility in trades across Canada.

Fees:

· Each 6 week apprenticeship session is $676.20.

· Students must supply approved safety boots and coveralls.

· Income support for apprentices attending technician-training courses is provided by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) through regular employment insurance eligibility. Financial Aid

Contact Information:

To view our schedule and apply on line visit OC Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship Office
(250) 762-5445 Local 4880 or toll free 1-800-621-3038