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Academic Plan – Intersession/Spring 2021:
The Academic Plan – Intersession/Spring 2021 ,has been developed to support continued student learning, where possible. College of the North Atlantic will continue to maximize its online learning and alternate delivery capacities to ensure that all possible program deliveries are completed to the best of its ability.

Sheet Metal Worker

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  • School of Industrial Trades
  • Program Length: 34 Weeks

    Alternate Year Intake

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This is an Industrial Trades program and may have an Apprenticeship Block Training Schedule

Description


In this red seal program Sheet Metal Workers fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products. You will use many types of metal including black and galvanized steel, copper, brass, nickel, stainless steel, aluminum and tin place to make products such as: pollution control systems, dust collection and control systems, air-slides, material blowers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, solar heating and cooling systems, metal showcases, metal cabinets, flashing, coping, troughing and roof drainage systems. Some of the duties include:

  • Lay out, measure and mark dimensions and reference lines
  • Utilize drawings and templates
  • Use laser and plasma cutting equipment, numerical controlled and computerized equipment
  • Cut, drill, punch, bend and shape sheet metal using hand and power shears and snips
  • Fasten components using bolts, screws, cement, rivets, adhesives, solder, or welding
  • Install and repair sheet metal products in accordance with building code requirements


OUTCOMES

  1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
  2. Use and maintain tools, machines and equipment.
  3. Use scaffolds, hoists, slings and ladders.
  4. Determine project requirements.
  5. Develop patterns using various methods.
  6. Fabricate parts using hand tools, power tools, and power operated equipment.


ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

1. High School
High School Graduation
2.  Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

  • Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Companies
  • Steel Producers
  • Metal Producers
  • Exterior Construction firms

Courses


 

CODE TITLE  
Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
TS1510
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Occupational Health and Safety 6
TS1520
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WHMIS 6
TS1530
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Standard First Aid 14
SL1101 Safety 6
SL1111 Tools and Equipment 60
SL1121 Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging 18
SL1131 Fabrication Fundamentals 30
SL1141 Metallurgy 10
SL1151 Drafting, Pattern Development and Layout 30
SL1161 Blueprint Reading 30
SL1180 Sheet Metal Fundamentals 3
SL1241 Layout and Fabrication Parallel Lines 90
SL1251 Layout and Fabrication Radial Lines I 90
SL1261 Layout and Fabrication Triangulation I 60
SL1280 Plasma Arc Cutting 12
SL1350 Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting 30
SL1430 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 45
SL1440 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 30
SL1450 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 60
SL1630 Layout and Fabrication Triangulation II 60
SL1741 Air Quality Management 60
SL1770 Soldering 30
OT1191 Work Term 60
AM1000 Introduction to Essential Skills 9
AM1101 Math Essentials 42
AM1301 Sheet Metal Math Fundamentals 42
CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
   

A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
 
APPRENTICESHIP
Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to www.aes.gov.nl.ca 


 
Level 2     Advanced Level          Hrs
SL2100 Trade Related Documents 15
SL2130 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding 30
SL2160 Layout and Fabrication - Triangulation III 120
SL2200 Fabrication (Air and Material Handling) 60
SL2230 Chimneys, Breeching and Venting 15
     
Level 3  Advanced Level Hrs
SL3100 Layout and Fabrication 90
SL3130 Installation 60
SL3150 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 90
     
Level 4  Advanced Level Hrs
SL1720 Advanced Layout and Fabrication 90
SL4100 Job Planning 15
SL4200 HVAC Systems 60
SL4230 Adjusting and Balancing 15
SL4240 Metal Roofing and Architectural Metal 30
SL4260 Maintenance and Repair 15
SL4280 Specialty Products 15

 


Locations & Start Dates


Burin - September 2021
 

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