Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship

Description

Metal Fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. They must be familiar with the properties of metal and know how to operate specialized metalworking machines. Metal Fabricator is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal Program.

Metal Fabricators can work for sheet metal fabrication and welding shops, and for manufacturers of structural steel, boilers, plate workers, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. They can work for shipbuilding companies and for welding, ironwork and sheet metal work contractors. Metal fabrication is a good foundational skill to have in many rapidly evolving industries, such as aviation

In this 4-year apprenticeship, the apprentice works in industry and attends school for 5 weeks each year. These four 5 week blocks of technical training and 4 years of on the job training will progress the apprentice through the full spectrum of learning required to become a journeyperson.

An apprentice is required to complete each of the 4 years technical training with a 70% minimum grade as well as 6,000 hours of on-the-job training.

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

Admission Requirements 

·          You must be a registered apprentice within BC.

·          Persons wishing to become apprentices must be employed with a business that employs a qualified journeyperson Welder.

The Industry Training Authority(ITA) sets up a registration for apprenticeship between the apprentice, the employer and the ITA.

Components:

The duration of each year's apprenticeship session is 5 weeks.

Year 1 Apprenticeship

·          Introduction to the Trade

·          Safe Working Practices

·          Trade Mathematics

·          Trade Tools

·          Burning Welding

·          Blueprint Reading

·          Material Handling

·          Structural Layout

·          Plate Development

·          Surface Preparation and Finishing

·          Structuring and Plate Fabrication

·          Shop Equipment

Year 2 Apprenticeship

·          Trade Mathematics

·          Shop Equipment

·          Burning and Welding

·          Blueprint Reading

·          Material Handling

·          Structural Layout

·          Plate Development
 Plate and Structural Fabrication

Year 3 Apprenticeship

·          Safe Working Practices

·          Trade Mathematics

·          Trade Tools

·          Shop Equipment

·          Blueprint Reading

·          Automated Equipment

·          Structural Layout

·          Plate Development
Plate and Structural Fabrications

Year 4 Apprenticeship

·          Trade Mathematics

·          Automated Equipment

·          Blueprint Reading

·          Metallurgy and Testing

·          Plate Development

·          Plate and Structural Fabrication
 Testing and Inspection

Post Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities:

Upon completion of the 4 years, the apprentice will be eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Endorsement Exam. Successfull 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 5 week apprenticeship session is $552.90

·                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:

Visit the site for schedule information and how to apply on line at  OC Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship Office:  Tel. (250) 762-5445 Local 4347 or 1-800-621-3038