Course Overview
Being employed in the sheet metal trade means you could be working in a shop environment or working on a job site. Some of the responsibilities of sheet metal workers include reading blueprints and specifications, layout and fabrication, installation of sheet metal systems, altering existing systems, and welding. The course includes topics such as fabrication, assembly, and installation of a variety of sheet metal products. A special emphasis is placed on the fabrication and installation of air and material handling systems. In addition, stainless steel fabrication and installation of components for such environments as hospitals and commercial kitchens and medical research facilities is also covered in the course. Architectural components, roofing and flashing (copper, aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized iron) are also within the scope of the Sheet Metal Worker program. This course outline has been developed to comply with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) Program Outline for Sheet Metal Worker Level 1 as published January 2018.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance to the Sheet Metal Foundation Program.
Credits
40.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform Safety Related Functions
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- Maintain safe work environment
- Perform lockout & tagout procedures
- Use WHMIS
- Use and maintain tools & equipment
- Use hand & portable power tools
- Use shop tools & equipment
- Use gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment
- Use shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment
- Use oxy-fuel and plasma arc welding equipment
- Use soldering & brazing equipment
- Use measuring & layout equipment
- Use stationary and mobile work platforms
- Use hoisting rigging & positioning equipment
- Organize work
- Use trade related documentation
- Interpret drawings
- Organize materials and equipment for projects
- Use mathematics for pattern development
- Use communication & mentoring techniques
- Use technical communication techniques
- Perform pattern development
- Develop patterns using simple & straight line methods
- Develop patterns using parallel line method
- Develop patterns using radial line development
- Develop patterns using triangulation method
- Fabricate sheet metal components for air & material handling systems
- Select materials for trade related products
- Fabricate ductwork, fittings & components
- Insulate ductwork, fittings & components
- Fabricate hanger systems, supports & bases
- Install air handling system components
- Install air handling equipment
- Install sheet metal ducts, fittings & dampers
- Install registers, grilles, diffusers & louvers
- Install residential systems
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Sheet Metal Foundation (Harmonized) (SMTL 1151) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Sheet Metal Worker Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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