Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
30 weeks
Seat availability
Fundamental training
Start in August or January
Thirty weeks of full-time education at Camosun will help you find employment and subsequent apprenticeship to your career as a ticketed sheet metal, architectural sheet metal or metal fabrication worker.
In only 30 weeks, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge that will make you highly employable within many areas of the metal trades industry.
You will learn sheet metal skills for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning), custom precision sheet metal fabrication, architectural sheet metal, and metal fabrication.
Next up: apprenticeship
As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready to start employment in the industry. You will also receive credit for Level 1 technical training for a Sheet Metal Worker, Architectural Sheet Metal Worker, or Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you will continue to build on your skills and gain the practical experience necessary for full certification in your chosen specialty.
For more details regarding the Industry Training Program, please review the SkilledTradesBC Accredited Program profiles for Sheet Metal Worker, Architectural Sheet Metal Worker and Metal Fabricator.
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Virtual Trades Information Session
“I started my post-secondary journey by getting a diploma in Business and Marketing. After graduation, realizing the competitive job market and my disinterest in wanting to have a desk or online job, I chose to switch career paths into the trades. It's been one of the best decisions I've ever made!”
- Morganna Sampson, Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication Foundations Program
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
Located at our Interurban campus, the Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication Foundation program is 30 weeks long.
Course format
- 30 weeks, 20-weeks in sheet metal, 2-weeks in welding, 8-weeks in metal fabrication
- Monday-Friday, 8am-2:45pm, with one 15min break and 30min lunch, continuously (30hr week)
- Homework commitments vary per student but amount to about one to three hours per day including weekends.
You'll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so be prepared to work outdoors regardless of the weather. Occasionally, you'll have to work longer than normal college hours depending on the project. You should be in good physical health and have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Course goals
- Perform Safety-Related Functions
- Use Trade Tools and Equipment
- Interpret Plans, Drawings and Specifications
- Perform Quality Control
- Handle Materials
- Perform Trade Math and Layout
- Form Materials
- Fabricate Components
- Perform Welding Activities
Next up: Apprenticeship
Continue to build on your skills in your specialty and gain the practical experience necessary to become a fully qualified Red Seal journeyperson in the Metal and Welding Trades; Metal Fabicator, Sheet Metal Worker or Welder.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication Foundation, Certificate
$3,480 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
One of: And one of: Note: If you don't have one of the preferred math requirements the college will accept a C or higher in Foundations of Math 11 and Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 11, or
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
Start dates vary
Missing admission requirements?
You may be able to take an assessment or upgrade with us.
Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact the Admissions office.
For questions about the program contact 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the Department Chair.
Faculty/staff profile
Kyle Broad
Chair, Motor Vehicle and Metal Trades
broadk@camosun.ca
250–370–3786
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Faculty/staff profile
Dallas Dolgopol
Program Lead, Instructor, Sheet Metal
dolgopold@camosun.ca
250-370-3844
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Faculty/staff profile
Dave Meek
Instructor, Metal Fabrication Foundation
meekd@camosun.ca
250–370–3782
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Faculty/staff profile
Keith Todd
Toolroom Attendant, Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication
todd@camosun.ca
250-370-3814
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Full bio
Specialty programs
Camosun offers specialty programs to support trades education for Women and Indigenous people.
Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship Office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
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