Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Workers design, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products, including such things as ducts, pipes, gutters, cabinets, flashings and supporting devices involving heating, air conditioning, roofing, restaurant, and hospital equipment. They read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications, then lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates. They may also develop patterns for sheet metal using Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) software.

Sheet Metal Workers operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches and drill presses, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal, then 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. Jobs in this field are frequently tied to the construction sector.

Note: This trade is transitioning to mandatory certification, effective December 1, 2023. Refer to SkilledTradesBC for details.

Sheet Metal Worker is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Recommendations

Sheet Metal Workers have mechanical and mathematical aptitude, good hand-eye coordination, spatial perception and manual dexterity.

 

Recommended education: English 10, Math 11, Science 10 or equivalent (Grade 12 preferred).

 

The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 8 weeks (240 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,240 hours of work-based training.

 

A Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2 (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 22 2024Jun 14 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Apr 22 2024Jun 14 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Apr 22 2024Jun 14 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Apr 29 2024Jun 20 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jun 17 2024Aug 09 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 03 2024Oct 25 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Sep 03 2024Oct 24 2024

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 03 2024Oct 25 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 03 2024Oct 25 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Oct 28 2024Dec 20 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Oct 28 2024Dec 19 2024

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 28 2024Dec 20 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 28 2024Dec 20 2024

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Jan 06 2025Feb 27 2025

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Mar 03 2025Apr 24 2025

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 03 2025Apr 25 2025

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 03 2025Apr 25 2025

Sheet Metal (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Mar 10 2025May 01 2025

Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)

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