Program Description:
The Western Washington Sheetmetal JATC apprentices learn how to weld, measure, cut, bend, and shape sheet metal into various forms for use in construction projects such as HVAC systems, ductwork, roofing, and building facades. Apprentices will also learn how to operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in sheet metal work. Sheetmetal is the only trade that designs and fabricates what they install from raw materials.
Apprenticeship Requirements
- Complete the Western Washington Sheetmetal JATC program (5 years long)
- Hired by one of the Western Washington Sheetmetal JATC’s partnering employers
- Complete 9,000 on-the-job training (OJT)