Diploma of Vocational Education
Sheet Metal Worker
Duration: 35 weeks plus 2 week work term
Program Description
The Sheet Metal Worker program is a provincial apprenticeship training program that will put students on the right path to becoming a Journeyperson. While studying at Academy Canada, students will complete all entry level courses as outlined below. After graduation students will proceed to obtain the required industry experience essential to do additional advanced level courses. Information regarding advanced training and course descriptions are available at each campus. Once students have completed all entry and advanced courses and have the required industry experience, he/she will be eligible to write the Interprovincial Journeyperson examination. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification, which gives national mobility of qualifications.
Apprenticeship Training
The Sheet Metal Worker program is an apprenticeable trades program. These courses, completed at Academy Canada, will represent partial completion of requirements for Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education.
Entry Level Courses
SL-1100 Safety
SL-1110 Tools and Equipment
SL-1120 Material Handling and Rigging
SL-1140 Metallurgy
SL-1150 Basic Drawing and Layout
SL-1240 Layout and Fabrication - Parallel Lines I
SL-1130 Fabrication
SL-1260 Layout and Fabrication - Triangleation I
SL-1250 Layout and Fabrication - Radial Lines I
SL-1160 Blueprint Reading I (Basic)
SL-1350 Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
SL-1620 Layout and Fabrication-Radial Lines II
SL-1610 Layout and Fabrication - Parallel Lines II
SL-1630 Layout and Fabrication- Triangulation II
SL-1360 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
SL-1170 Blueprint Reading II Advanced
SL-1740 Air Quality Management
CM-2150 Workplace Communications
SD-1710 Job Search Techniques
SD-1720 Entrepreneurial Awareness
MC-1050 Introduction to Computers
MR-1220 Customer Service
TS-1530 First Aid
SP-2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
SD-1700 Workplace Skills
TS-1520 WHMIS
TS-1510 Occupational Health and Safety
MA1060 Math
On The Job Training
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Sheet Metal Worker program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in various sectors of the sheet metal industry. Opportunities also exist for self-employment.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Sheet Metal Worker program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, ABE, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Sheet Metal Worker program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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