Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

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 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. The work of a Metal Fabricator is often intricate and highly precise.

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Recommendations

The following education is recommended: Grade 10 equivalent (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.

 

The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-3 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 6-7 weeks (180-210 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 4,800 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, after 23 weeks of training (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).

PROGRAM TYPES

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jun 19 2023Aug 04 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jun 19 2023Jul 28 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 05 2023Oct 20 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 05 2023Oct 20 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Sep 18 2023Nov 03 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 18 2023Oct 27 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Nov 06 2023Dec 15 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Nov 13 2023Dec 22 2023

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 08 2024Feb 23 2024

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 08 2024Feb 16 2024

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 08 2024Feb 23 2024

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 04 2024Apr 19 2024

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Mar 25 2024May 03 2024

Metal Fabricator (Fitter-Harmonized)

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