Sheet Metal Worker
Occupation Description:
Sheet Metal Worker means a person who lays out, fabricates, assembles, welds, installs, and services the following: ducting, spouting, fittings cabinets, gutters, copings, flashings, supporting devices, wall systems, building envelope, ornamental work and integral equipment associated with the blowpipe, air pollution, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, roofing, restaurant, kitchen, marine installations and hospital equipment fields.
Application Process
November 1 to Spring Break
- look over all the information below and - get a good understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc
- no questions... go ahead and apply for the program!
- questions?... book an appointment with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator), to learn more
- use the: Booking App, or
- use the QR code in the right column
- student completes the fillable "SD43 Application" (top link in the right column) by typing in answers and getting necessary signatures
- submit to your counsellor at your high school
after Spring Break to late April
- Personal interview/conversation with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator) at your school
mid-May into June
- Abraham Kang (District Coordinator)will:
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
- unsuccessful applicants will also are contacted
- enroll the student at the training site(s)
- ensure counselors adjust students' timetables to reflect course/credits
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
Pre-Requisites
- strongly recommended to have a Metal/Welding class, or at least a senior Tech Ed course
- plan to complete Language Arts 12
- good literacy skills and strong numeracy skills
- excellent attendance + lates record while in high school
- ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time
Student Cost
- tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $680 for course materials, textbook, resources, etc.
Location & Transportation
- BCIT "Burnaby Campus" - 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
- Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
- Skytrain is the best transportation option
(Skytrain to Brentwood Mall, transfer to bus for final stretch)
- Skytrain is the best transportation option
Time Commitment
- 1 intake: first Tuesday of each September (sometimes have a February intake)
- 20 weeks long
- 5 days a week: Monday to Friday
- 7.30am to 2.00pm
Skills
- General
- Athletic, Collaborative, Mathematical, Precise, and Tactile
- Key Job
- Layout & Development Patterns, Fabricating, Air Handling & Industrial System Installation, Architectural & Specialty Component Installation, and Service System Maintenance
Student Eligibility
- limited to 2-3 Coquitlam SD43 students per intake
- students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
- students must begin a program prior to June 30 in their graduation year
- ex 1: a grade 12's program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a grade 12 student to participate in
- ex 2: a program will begin in August after a grade 12 has graduated - this is not okay and that current grade 12s should not apply as they will not be accepted
- unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students"
Have questions about this program?
Book a meeting with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator)
