Sheet Metal Worker
ABC Western Pennsylvania ChapterSheet Metal Worker
As a sheet metal worker apprentice, you’ll develop essential skills in fabricating, installing, and repairing sheet metal components. You’ll learn to read and interpret blueprints, take precise measurements, and safely operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
Safety is a core component of the program, with emphasis on best practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Apprentices also build strong problem-solving abilities, project planning skills, and jobsite efficiency.
In addition to technical training, the program emphasizes professionalism, effective communication, and maintaining high ethical standards in the field.
About the program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Program is a comprehensive four-year training pathway that combines hands-on experience with structured classroom instruction. Apprentices complete 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) each year, along with a total of 8,000 hours of On-the-Job Learning (OJL).
The RTI component follows the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) curriculum, enabling apprentices to earn industry-recognized, stackable credentials at each stage of the program. Training begins with CORE—an introductory module focused on communication skills, employability, basic safety practices, and the proper use of tools—before progressing through Sheet Metal Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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