Certificate in Sheet Metal Foundation and Certificate in Aircraft Structural Technician Foundation
ObjectivesThe Sheet Metal Technician program provides you with an opportunity to earn dual certificates in Sheet Metal Foundation (formerly Entry Level Training) and Aircraft Structural Technician Foundation (formerly Entry Level Training). You’ll work through a six month long program divided into three parts: Common Core (tools, equipment, procedures and processes common to both industries), Sheet Metal Specialty and Aircraft Structural Specialty. Studying in close cooperation with Camosun instructors, you’ll acquire the skills, knowledge and competencies you’ll need in your subsequent career as a sheet metal worker, aircraft structural technician, or sheet metal manufacturing worker. You’ll also have the skills necessary to continue an apprenticeship. Viking Air planes: many Sheet Metal grads are working for Viking Air. As a graduate of the Sheet Metal Technician program, you’ll be able to seek entry-level positions in the construction, sheet metal, sheet metal manufacturing and aircraft structural industries.
Academic titleCertificate in Sheet Metal Foundation and Certificate in Aircraft Structural Technician Foundation
Course description Common Core (8 weeks)
* Describe the Sheet Metal trade;
* Use safe and acceptable work practices;
* Select and identify sheet metals;
* Use mathematics for sheet metal fabrication;
* Use measuring, layout and hand tools;
* Perform basic drafting and procedures;
* Read basic orthographic drawings;
* Use standard sheet metal shop equipment; and,
* Construct metal projects and install fasteners.
Sheet Metal Specialty (9 weeks)
* Form seams and edges;
* Solder sheet metal;
* Use layout and pattern development procedures;
* Perform basic architectural sheet metal procedures;
* Use shop work procedures;
* Perform field installation procedures; and,
* Perform basic welds on sheet metal using gas, arc and wire welding equipment.
Precision/Aircraft Structural Specialty (8 weeks)
* Use safe and acceptable work practices;
* Use basic tools and equipment of the aircraft sheet metal manufacturing industry;
* Read technical drawings and process technical information;
* Apply mathematics and physics principles;
* Manufacture parts;
* Perform sheet metal fabrication and assembly;
* Describe corrosion control procedures;
* Describe sealing and sealants; and
* Describe and use specialized fasteners and processes of the aircraft sheet metal manufacturing industry.