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SheetMetal Worker

Red SealGrowing Fast4-Year Apprenticeship

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install ductwork, ventilation systems, roofing, and building envelope components. With BC's construction volume and energy efficiency retrofits, demand is surging.

Your Road To
Certification.

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Find a Sponsor Employer

HVAC contractors, roofing companies, and mechanical firms all hire sheet metal apprentices. The SMWIA union also runs a strong apprenticeship program.

Yr 1~1800 hrs

1st Year Apprentice

Layout, fabrication, ductwork basics, hand tools, welding introduction, and blueprint reading.

Yr 2~3600 hrs

2nd Year

HVAC duct systems, roofing applications, and commercial fabrication.

Yr 3~5400 hrs

3rd Year

Architectural sheet metal, advanced ductwork, and building envelope systems.

Yr 4~7200 hrs

Certificate of Qualification

Final technical training and CofQ exam. Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker.

RedSeal

Interprovincial Red Seal

Work across Canada. Major projects in Alberta and BC regularly recruit Red Seal sheet metal workers.

What You'll Make.

$22โ€“26
1st Year
Hourly
$28โ€“35
Mid Apprentice
Hourly
$38โ€“50
Journeyperson
Hourly
$88K+
Annual Salary
BC average
$110K+
Foreman/Specialty
Architectural or roofing focus

Schools Offering
This Program.

BCIT โ€” BC Institute of Technology
๐Ÿ“ Burnaby, BC
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Vancouver Community College
๐Ÿ“ Vancouver, BC
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SMWIA Local 280
๐Ÿ“ Vancouver, BC
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Skilled Trades BC
๐Ÿ“ Province-wide
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Who's Looking
For You.

Pacific Ventilation
Commercial HVAC & Sheet Metal
SMWIA Local 280
Union โ€” Metro Vancouver
Modern Niagara
Mechanical Contractor
Ainsworth Inc.
Building Services

Ready To Start?

Register as an apprentice with Skilled Trades BC and take the first step toward your certification.

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