Metal Fabrication

What You Will Learn:

Metal Fabricators cut, shape, bend, and assemble metal parts using blueprints and tools such as shears, presses, welders (MIG and TIG), grinders, and CNC machines, ensuring precision through careful measurement and quality checks. The Metal Fabricator Foundation program prepares students for this work by teaching the selection, layout, shearing, cutting, punching, drilling, forming, fitting, and welding of steel plates and structural steel used in industries like forestry, mining, construction, transportation, and agriculture. Through a blend of basic theory and hands‑on shop practice, students develop the skills needed to create steel buildings, tanks, equipment, and other fabricated products, building competence for entry‑level roles in industrial settings.

What You Will Earn:

• • Skilled Trades BC
  • • in-school technical training required for Level 1 Apprenticeship
    • work-based training hours towards Red Seal Certification
  • High School
  • • grade 12 credits towards graduation

What You Can Expect:

SD83 pays for your tuition to attend full-time. Students pay for all ancillary fees, textbooks, and supplies. Students are responsible to arrange their own reliable transportation to and from campus. The program mixes theory, practical, and real-world shop training to prepare you for a career as an apprentice.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Physical stamina: You can stay active and focused during physical tasks without tiring quickly.
• Safety‑conscious: You follow safety rules, pay attention to your surroundings, and make sure everyone stays safe while working.
• Problem‑solving skills: You like tackling challenges and finding practical solutions when something isn’t working right.
• Attention to detail: You notice small errors or imperfections and like making sure your work is clean, accurate, and well‑finished.
• Hand‑eye coordination: You work well with your hands and can handle tools, materials, and fine details with good control and accuracy.

Help Yourself Succeed By...

• Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
• Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
• Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
• Considering a trade sampler program.
• Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
• Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
• Selecting shop and math based elective courses.
• Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
• Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).