Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Harmonized

Program Overview

Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Harmonized

Overview

Build on your metalworking skills while working toward your Interprovincial Red Seal designation.

The curriculum mixes theory with hands-on learning to prepare you for a successful career in the metal trades.

You'll learn:

• Thermal cutting
• Bend allowances
• Blueprint reading
• Component fabrication
• Welding processes

Foundation vs. Apprenticeship

There are two pathways to your red seal certification.

What's the difference?

Foundation

A certificate program that gives you the basic knowledge and skills to enter a trade. You don't need an employer/sponsor.

Apprenticeship

This pathway combines on-the-job training with classroom learning. Pick this option if you're working and sponsored by a company registered with SkilledTradesBC.

Requirements and courses

Admission Requirements

1. Registered as an apprentice with SkilledTradesBC
2. Must be working for an employer with at least one qualified journeyperson.

Course Requirements

Scheduled classes may be subject to change, depending on demand.

Apprentices enrolling in technical training must take their training in sequential order, beginning with level 1, then 2, then 3. Students must complete all levels of technical training in order to be eligible to write the Interprovincial (Red Seal) examination

• FBH - 100 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Harmonized Level 1
• FBH - 200 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Harmonized Level 2
• FBH - 300 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Harmonized Level 3

Supplies

You are also responsible for having the following basic supplies:

• CSA approved safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection (form fitted or disposable earplugs)
• CSA Steel toe leather boots
• Sharp electronic calculator (# EL-520WBBK or EL-520X)
• HB pencils
• Hi-lite marker
• Two 2” binders and note paper
• Drafting equipment (available at the NIC Campus Store)
  • Set square - 30/60/90 degree, Staedtler
  • Set square - 45/45/90 degree, Staedtler
  • Scale ruler, Imperial, Architects, Staedtler
  • Scale ruler, Metric, Staedtler 987 18-SI
  • Drawing compass, 559-02
  • Good quality white eraser
  • Non-mechanical pencils in: .3mm lead in 6H lead; .5mm in 2H & 4H lead; .9mm in 2H lead
  • Staedtler flexible line marker
  • Sellstrom clear full-face shield with tinted flip up visor – shade 5 (optional, see instructor)
  • Tip cleaners (long sets)
  • Striker (3 flint style)
  • Cotton work clothes
  • Leather jacket and apron (see instructor before purchasing)
  • Welding gloves (finger style)
  • Welding hat
  • Welding helmet (see instructor before purchasing)
  • Cutting goggles (must fit over safety glasses) or full-face shield with flip up shade 5 cutting lens
  • Wire feed pliers (optional - replaces slip joint pliers and diagonal cutters)
  • Wire brush
  • Chipping hammer
  • Tape measure both imperial and metric — check with instructor prior to purchasing

Careers

This education pathway will help you get ready to become a Red Seal certified Metal Fabricator.

$66,906

Annual median estimated earnings for metal fabricators in BC.

Costs

Check the below table for estimated costs per level.

*Costs are subject to change.__Additional fees may be applicable. Estimated books cost $200 per course. To learn more, please visit Tuition and Fees.