Courses
Sheet Metal Apprentice-2025/2026
| Level 1 - Basic | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| SHMT-1019 | Fabricates for Shop & Field | 3.5 | ||
| This course focuses on the best practices for the shop fabrication and installation of various sheet metal objects by the sheet metal apprentice. This includes the layout, cutting, bending, forming and rolling of sheet metal to make products within specific criteria, tolerances and measurements. The students will also study the different metals and materials used by the sheet metal worker in both the shop and the field. They will also learn how to solder sheet metal fittings and objects properly in accordance with best practices. They will study the various edges, seams and duct connections that can be used to fabricate various sheet metal items and learn how to best decide which ones to use depending on the situation. Also, the students will examine the safe practices of rigging and hoisting of loads in the shop and field. | ||||
| SHMT-1020 | Hand/Power Tools & Shop Equipment | 2.5 | ||
| Apprentices will learn about the various hand and power tools used in both the sheet metal shop and in field installations, specifically the selection, proper use and specific safety measures required. They will also study the proper selection, setup and safe use of equipment and machines used in the sheet metal shop to fabricate various sheet metal items. Classroom learning will be reinforced with the students use of many of the tools and machines discussed by fabricating sheet metal items in the shop to meet specific tolerances and requirements. | ||||
| SHMT-1021 | Lay-out & Drafting 1 | 4.5 | ||
| Level 1 Lay-out and Drafting Equipment and Applied Geometry This course will enable the students to gain an understanding of the purpose, construction and operating principles of developing fittings and products, using parallel line, radial line and triangulation. The apprentice will have demonstrated the ability to develop and cut patterns accurately, for fittings, employing the parallel line, radial line and triangulation method, to the tolerances required by drawings and specifications. | ||||
| SHMT-1022 | Read, Interpret & Produce Drawings | 2 | ||
| This course will focus on topics such as reading drawings and specifications to determine the work to be performed; and producing free-hand sketches and drawings to illustrate to others the work to be performed. | ||||
| WELD-1053 | Weld & Cut 1 | 1.5 | ||
| The apprentice will have demonstrated the ability to set up and operate oxy-fuel cutting equipment and plasma arc cutting equipment. The apprentice will have demonstrated the ability to weld using shielded metal arc welding(S.M.A.W) and gas metal arc welding(G.M.A.W) equipment. | ||||
| Level 2-Intermediate | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| SHMT-3010 | Install HVAC Systems & Components | 2.5 | ||
| Recommend installation procedures for a completed duct system, including components in accordance with manufacturers specifications and SMACNA standards. Recommend installation procedures for a completed industrial duct system including components in accordance with SMACNA specifications. Demonstrate the ability to distinguish the need for sound abatement and recommend installation techniques according to specifications and SMACNA standards. | ||||
| SHMT-3011 | Install Roofing & Architectural Metal | 1.5 | ||
| Identify, fabricate and install required flashing, metal roof and drainage systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings in accordance with SMACNA standards and specifications. Recommend installation and fabrication procedures for various roofing accessories. | ||||
| SHMT-3012 | Lay-out & Drafting 2 | 5 | ||
| Level 2 Lay-out and Drafting This course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to develop and cut patterns accurately for fittings employing parallel line lay-out, radial line lay-out and triangulation method. | ||||
| SHMT-3013 | Interpret & Design Systems 1 | 5 | ||
| Calculate and design a complete residential HVAC system. Calculate and produce a residential duct design. Complete a takeoff for residential duct system. | ||||
| WELD-3012 | Weld & Cut 2 | 1.5 | ||
| Level 2 Weld and Cut This course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to Gas Metal Arc Weld(GMAW), adhering to codes and standards as specified and Gas Tungsten Arc Weld(GTAW), adhering to codes and standards as specified. | ||||
| Level 3 - Advanced | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| SHMT-5002 | Test, Adjust & Balance | 2.5 | ||
| Define the properties of air and their relationship to moisture for human comfort. Recommend installation and testing techniques required for air moving devices. Measure, record and adjust to produce a balanced system. | ||||
| SHMT-5003 | Fabricate/Install Specialized Systems | 3 | ||
| This course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to: Describe techniques for installation and fabrication of industrial components based on applicable standards and job specifications. Design an industrial material handling system using velocity reduction. Recommend installation procedures for grilles, registers, diffusers and troffers to provide effective air distribution based on applicable codes, standards and regulations. | ||||
| SHMT-5004 | Lay-out & Drafting 3 | 5.5 | ||
| Level 3 Lay-out and Drafting This course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to develop and cut patterns accurately for rectangular fittings requiring triangulation to tolerance, employing the principal method of triangulation to tolerances required and employing short cuts to triangulation to tolerances required. | ||||
| SHMT-5005 | Interpret & Design Systems 2 | 3 | ||
| This course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to: Produce a load estimate on a commercial and industrial building both manually and with related computer software. Design a commercial duct system using the equal friction method of duct sizing. Complete a job take-off for both a commercial and an industrial job. | ||||
| WELD-5006 | Weld & Cut 3 | 1.5 | ||
| Level 3 Weld and CutThis course will enable the students to demonstrate the ability to Gas Metal Arc Weld(GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Weld(GTAW) on light gauge metal. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 12 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||