Program Overview

Metal Fabrication

Program Overview

Metal Fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. They must be familiar with the properties of metal and know how to operate specialized metalworking machines. Metal Fabricator is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal Program.

Foundation Training

Metal Fabrication/Fitter: Citation (Foundation) is a 23 week program which prepares students for employment as a metal fabricator apprentice. Students learn the interpretation of technical drawings and layout of metal components. Students also acquire the skills necessary for the assembly of a finished product. This includes learning how to cut, burn, saw, shear, punch, drill, and shape metal components.

Practical projects are performed in a shop environment to develop the necessary habits concerning safety, time management, machinery and materials.