Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets, such as ducts used for heating and air conditioning. Sheet Metal workers typically do the following:
Select types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material
Measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets
Drill holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets
Install metal sheets with supportive frameworks
Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites
Maneuver large sheet metal parts to be installed, and anchor the parts
Fasten seams or joints by welding, bolting, riveting, or soldering
Annual Apprenticeship Program Includes:
Registration of Apprentice with D.C. and/or Maryland (if apprenticed)
Attending Council meetings with and on behalf of Registered Employers
Monitoring Apprentice annual progression
Monthly on-site class evaluation for testing and hands-on
Monitoring monthly grades and attendance reporting
Monitoring monthly off-site OJT reporting
Monitor and submission of NCCER Student Certification material
Instructor, Lab and Book Fees