Form a future as a journeyperson in the sheet metal industry.

Grads qualify to write the Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification exam and Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) exam, which is recognized across Canada
24 weeks divided into three levels where you alternate between going to class for 8-weeks and then using those skills working in the field for 8-12 months
All classes are taught in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility which is fully outfitted with the most up-to-date equipment and tools

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Certificate (24 Weeks)

Program Delivery

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Program Code

0526X01FWO

Area of Interest

Construction and Skilled Trades

School

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

Campus

Ottawa

Applicants to the Welding Techniques - Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate program must:

be currently employed in the trade be formally registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development that includes your Ministry Client ID and approved Class Number...(read more)

Overview

Form a future as a journeyperson in the sheet metal industry.

Applicants to the Welding Techniques - Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate program must:

be currently employed in the trade
be formally registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development that includes your Ministry Client ID and approved Class Number

Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

This apprenticeship program provides sheet metal worker apprentices with the trade skills and theory necessary to design, assemble and install shop fabricated parts and fulfills the in-class requirements of the apprenticeship program.

Growth in the construction business and increasing emphasis on complete environmental control ensure a steady demand for sheet metal workers. Modern buildings require up-to-date heating, cooling and ventilation systems, many of which depend upon air movement to satisfy design conditions. Fans and connected sheet metal duct work are the heart of such systems.

The Sheet Metal trade is a compulsory skilled trade in Ontario, and requires a Certificate of Qualification to work in Ontario. For employment outside Ontario, a sheet metal worker must have a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).

If you are considering a future as a sheet metal worker, you may find a career in the construction industry installing or fabricating duct work.

To learn more about apprenticeships, visit ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades for detailed information.

For Registered Apprentices:
This program fulfills the in-class requirements for your apprenticeship. It is divided into three levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) where you alternate between going to class for 8-weeks and honing your skills through working in the field for 8 - 12 months. During your labs you learn the trade skills and theory to design, assemble and install shop fabricated parts. You also learn basic design concepts, drafting and blueprint reading, and welding practices.

At the end of this program, you qualify to write the exam for the Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification, as well as the Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) exam, which is recognized across Canada.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about the sheet metal industry.
Can work independently.
Are self-reliant and enjoy challenges.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

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Level 01 (Basic)

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

DRA1313

Course Name:

Lay-Out and Drafting 1

Course Description:

Apprentices learn how to select the appropriate lay-out tools and perform required geometry to produce patterns and fittings to required spe... + Read More

Hours:

96.0

Code:

DRA1314

Course Name:

Read, Interpret and Produce Drawings

Course Description:

Apprentices accurately interpret drawings and specifications, produce free-hand sketches and detailed drawings using drafting equipment, tem... + Read More

Hours:

24.0

Code:

MET1311

Course Name:

Fabricates for Shop and Field

Course Description:

Apprentices select materials used in the trade as well as select the appropriate seams, connectors, edges and notches to diverse application... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MET1312

Course Name:

Use and Maintain Hand and Power Tools and Shop Equipment

Course Description:

Focus is on having apprentices recognize and describe the operation of specialized shop equipment, as well as input information into compute... + Read More

Hours:

40.0

Code:

WEL8508

Course Name:

Weld and Cut 1

Course Description:

Welding is a skill essential to the sheet metal trade. Competent welding skills are developed at a basic level. Students are offered instru... + Read More

Hours:

24.0

Level 02 (Intermediate)

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

DRA1323

Course Name:

Lay-Out and Drafting 2

Course Description:

In a continuation of Layout and Drafting 1, apprentices develop and cut patterns accurately for fittings employing parallel line, radial lin... + Read More

Hours:

96.0

Code:

DRA1324

Course Name:

Interpret and Design Systems 1

Course Description:

Apprentices calculate and design complete heating ventilation and cooling systems and duct designs for residential applications including th... + Read More

Hours:

64.0

Code:

MET1321

Course Name:

Install Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems and Components

Course Description:

Apprentices are trained to recommend installation procedures for a complete ducted and industrial duct system, including components, in acco... + Read More

Hours:

24.0

Code:

MET1322

Course Name:

Install Roofing and Architectural Metal

Course Description:

Apprentices are taught the recommended installation and fabrication procedures for various roof accessories. Apprentices also learn to ident... + Read More

Hours:

32.0

Code:

WEL8512

Course Name:

Weld and Cut 2

Course Description:

Welding is a skill essential to the sheet metal trade. Competent welding skills are developed at an intermediate level. Apprentices are offe... + Read More

Hours:

24.0

Level 03 (Advanced)

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

DRA1333

Course Name:

Lay-Out and Drafting 3

Course Description:

Apprentices develop and cut patterns for fittings requiring triangulation, employing the principal method of triangulation and using triangu... + Read More

Hours:

104.0

Code:

DRA1334

Course Name:

Interpret and Design Systems 2

Course Description:

Apprentices produce load estimates for commercial and industrial buildings and designs of commercial duct systems using the equal friction m... + Read More

Hours:

40.0

Code:

MET1331

Course Name:

Test, Adjust and Balance

Course Description:

Apprentices define the properties of air and their relationship to moisture for human comfort. This includes recommending installation and t... + Read More

Hours:

32.0

Code:

MET1332

Course Name:

Fabricate and Install Industrial Environmental Systems and Specialized Installation

Course Description:

Apprentices design an industrial material handling system using velocity reduction, describe techniques for installation and fabrication of ... + Read More

Hours:

40.0

Code:

WEL8516

Course Name:

Weld and Cut 3

Course Description:

Welding is a skill essential to the sheet metal trade. Competent welding skills are developed at an advanced level. Apprentices are offered ... + Read More

Hours:

24.0

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Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find employment in the construction industry as sheet metal workers installing or fabricating duct work.

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Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Perform work responsibly and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and produce basic graphics as required by industry.
Interpret blueprint drawings in accordance with industry approved welding symbols.
Use layout and fabrication processes typical to the industry to determine correct form with accuracy.
Select appropriate tools and devices to perform mathematical calculations and technical measurements for successful completion of a project.
Perform welding applications utilizing current welding equipment, for metal fabrication and installation.
Perform welding techniques according to industry standards.
Create high-quality welds on various types of materials and create joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Identify defect in welds, demonstrate how to prevent them and define procedures for correction of defective weld quality.
Use Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machine (CAD/CAM) via plasma to cut out metal patterns for fittings used in the air distribution system field.
Fabricate and install required metal components for architectural sheet metal.
Measure, record and adjust air flow requirements in a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in order for it to operate under design conditions.

Tuition & Fees

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2023/2024 Academic Year

Tuition Fees: $400 per level.

Incidental Fee: $150 per level.

Information Technology Fee: $43.86 per level.

Books and supplies can be purchased at the campus store. Students are responsible for parking and locker fees, if applicable.

All students are responsible to supply and use their own personal protective equipment (such as CSA-approved safety footwear, non-tinted protective eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat) as required in each lab environment.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

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Admissions Next Steps

College Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).

Program Eligibility

Prospective students must be registered apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and must be a member in good standing with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).

Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

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