Sheet Metal Apprentice

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A Career in Sheet Metal

The sheet metal industry needs highly skilled & motivated workers. Through courses offered at the Central Pennsylvania Training Center, you can get the high quality education & training designed to give you a rewarding career. As an apprentice, you participate in both on-the-job training & classroom study, allowing you to practical experience while learning the technical aspects of the industry.

Being an Apprentice

When you enter an apprenticeship, you agree to work in an on-the-job training program & attend specialized classes for between four & five years. As an apprentice, you:

Earn a good salary while learning your trade a salary that increases as your skills & knowledge increase

Pay little to no tuition costs or fees

Receive books & other educational material free of charge

Learn from instructors who have hands-on experience in the sheet metal industry

Put everything you learn to work right awayyour career begins with your apprenticeship

Graduate without student loan debt

Qualifications to be an Apprentice

As with any other field, there are some basic requirements for a career in the sheet metal industry. You'll need a high school or GED diploma, & in some parts of the U.S. & Canada, you might have to take a written exam or complete a personal interview. Other skills needed:

Good physical condition

Above average mechanical & math skills

Good eye-to-hand coordination

Understanding spatial relationships

Understanding how patterns are used to create metal forms

Excellent work & study habits

Ability to work well in teams

Solid reasoning skills

Problem solving capability

Enjoy working with your hands

Reliable & responsible

Once you complete the core curriculum, you can continue to learn & specialize in one or more areas. These specialized areas include:

Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Architectural Sheet Metal

Detailing

Service & Refrigeration

Testing Adjusting & Balancing (TAB)

Residential Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Sign Industry

Industrial Welding

Roofing