Sheet Metal Worker

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via the Industry Training Authority link, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.
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.
Sheet Metal Worker is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
Other programs in this sector:
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 Industry Training Authority for alternative paths into the occupation).
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TRADE TRAINING PROGRAM TYPES
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
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Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 22 2022–Mar 24 2023 | Metal Fabricator (Fitter) / Sheet Metal (Harmonized) | |
Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 03 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Metal Fabricator (Fitter) / Sheet Metal (Harmonized) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact Institution | |
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BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 07 2021–Feb 04 2022 | Sheet Metal Worker Foundation (Harmonized) |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
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Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 22 2022–Mar 24 2023 | Metal Fabricator (Fitter) / Sheet Metal (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 03 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Metal Fabricator (Fitter) / Sheet Metal (Harmonized) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact | |
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BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 07 2021–Feb 04 2022 | Sheet Metal Worker Foundation (Harmonized) |