Sheet metal foundation certificate
Sheet Metal Worker Foundation Certificate
Part of the route toSheet Metal Worker·Certificate
A 20-week pre-apprenticeship program teaching sheet metal layout, custom fabrication, and ventilation duct installation.
How long
20 Weeks
Cost
Not published
Schools
5 in BC
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
1
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- Mathematics 11. Requirement varies by school (Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society, Okanagan College). Strictest requirement: C.
2
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- High school graduation or mature student status
- Mathematics 12. Requirement varies by school (Okanagan College, Camosun College). Strictest requirement: C.
3
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or Sheet Metal Foundation certificate
- SkilledTradesBC apprentice registration
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and SMWTC union or contractor sponsorship
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or architectural sheet metal contractor sponsorship
4
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online via BCIT admissions or through the Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society (SMWTCS)
- Programs run fall and spring cohort intakes
- Submit official transcripts and attend an orientation session
5
Step 5 of 8
Sheet metal foundation certificate
⏱ 20 Weeks- Pattern layout: parallel line, radial line, and triangulation drafting methods
- Machine fabrication: operating shears, hand brakes, roll formers, and seamers
- Air distribution: HVAC duct fabrication, transitions, elbows, and fire damper installation
- Architectural sheet metal: flashing, copper work, and standing seam roof panels
6
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 5 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 20 weeks (Not published)
- Camosun College — 30 weeks (Not published)
- Okanagan College — 4 years (Not published)
- Roofing Contractors Association of BC — 3 years (Not published)
- Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society — 20 weeks (Not published)
7
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- SkilledTradesBC Level 1 Sheet Metal Worker Certificate Exam
8
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Sheet Metal Worker
- Explore Sheet Metal Worker wages, job outlook, and career pathways
SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(5 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration20 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive sheet metal pre-apprenticeship training in pattern drafting, shearing, and air duct fabrication.”
🌊
Duration30 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC foundation training in sheet metal fabrication and drafting at Camosun Interurban campus.”
🏔️
Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC designated 4-level technical training for sheet metal workers at Okanagan College Kelowna.”
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Duration3 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC designated Architectural Sheet Metal apprenticeship technical training at the RCABC Training Centre in Langley.”
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Duration20 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Dedicated Surrey union training facility providing SkilledTradesBC designated sheet metal technical training.”