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
- Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
- Use and maintain tools, machines and equipment.
- Use scaffolds, hoists, slings and ladders.
- Determine project requirements.
- Develop patterns using various methods.
- 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
| CODE |
TITLE |
|
| Level 1 |
Pre-Employment |
Hrs |
| TS1510 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
6 |
| TS1520 |
WHMIS |
6 |
| TS1530 |
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 |