Individuals who wish to begin an apprenticeship in this program must register with the ITA along with their sponsors. Application forms for all programs are available from the ITA website. Online registration is also available for most programs though the ITA website.

Sheet Metal Workers lay out, fabricate, assemble, weld, install, and service the following areas: ducting, spouting, fitting cabinets, gutters, copings, flashings, supporting devices, wall systems, building envelopes, ornamental work and integral equipment associated with the blowpipe, air pollution, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, roofing, restaurant, kitchen, marine installation and hospital equipment fields.

The program combines technical and work-based training. It generally takes four years to complete.

The technical training is made up of four levels. Each level is 240 hours (six to eight weeks). This block of training is normally delivered through an ITA approved training institution. Sometimes it may also be met through approved training models (distance education, part-time) and/or a level challenge exam.

The work-based training totals 6,240 hours. Based on a 30-hour work week this involves 208 weeks of training.

Note: The harmonized Sheet Metal Worker program was implemented in April 1, 2019.  For more information, please visit OPSN 2018 011. 

• Perform Safety Related Functions
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Organize Work
• Use Communication and Mentoring Techniques
• Perform Pattern Development
• Fabricate Sheet Metal Components for Air and Material Handling Systems
• Fabricate Architectural Sheet Metal Products
• Fabricate Products from Specialty Materials
• Prepare Installation Site
• Install And Connect Chimneys, Breeching and Venting to Exhaust Appliances and Mechanical Equipment
• Install Air Handling System Components
• Install Material Handling System Components
• Apply Thermal Insulation, Lagging, Cladding and Flashing
• Perform Leak Testing, Air Balancing and Commissioning
• Install Metal Roofing and Cladding/Siding Systems
• Install Exterior Components
• Install Specialty Products
• Perform Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended

(Please refer to the BC Curriculum Comparison Chart for course equivalents)

Grade 10 or equivalent, including:

• English 10
• Math 11
• Science 10

Preferred

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program.

Apprenticeship training in this program can lead to a career in:

• Sheet metal workers

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