Apprenticeship Program Descriptions

Sheet Metal Workers

AUTOMOTIVE SHEET METAL, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS CRAFT WORKER, INDUSTRIAL SHEET METAL WORKER/WELDER (MAINTENANCE), INDUSTRIAL SHEETMETAL FABRICATOR, MARINE SHEET METAL WORKER, NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST TECHNICIAN, RESIDENTIAL SHEET METAL WORKER, SHEET METAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN, SHEET METAL WORKER, SHEETMETAL INSTALLER

The Work
Sheet metal workers fabricate, install and service heating, venting and air conditioning systems, blowpipe and industrial systems, metal roofing, coping and flashing, stainless steel work for restaurants, kitchens and hospitals. They prepare shop and field drawings manually and with computer programs. They provide HVAC/R service.

Working Conditions
Sheet metal workers may work in shops doing fabrication or out on construction sites doing installation. You need to be able to work at heights as well as in enclosed spaces and in varying weather conditions.

The Apprenticeship
This program, depending upon trade, requires 4,000-10,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144-600 hours related classroom instruction.

Apprenticeship Entry Requirements

At least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED/equivalent
Able to perform work of the trade
Copy of high school transcript
Valid Washington State driver’s license
Proof of insurance
Complete math test