Sheet Metal Technology

6 quarter AAS

This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.

Bates offers the only program in the region that prepares students for apprenticeship employment in the sheet metal industry. Customer projects completed in the classroom, shop, and the field, provide students with the necessary foundational skills to succeed in this high demand and rewarding occupation. Instruction includes equipment operation, fabrication and installation of various ventilation systems, blueprint reading, computer-aided drafting, air distribution, and material handling. This is a pre-apprenticeship program for the Western Washington Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Students who complete all required elements of the selected Sheet Metal Technology course offerings will be awarded direct entry into the Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC Local 66 building trades program. Students will be placed at the end of the out of work list. Prior educational credits are recognized upon entrance into the apprenticeship.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Accurately lay out, measure, and mark materials using calculators, hand tools, and machines, following specifications from technical drawings and shop standards.
  • Interpret construction blueprints to identify dimensions, materials, and installation requirements for sheet metal projects.
  • Apply OSHA, WISHA, and HAZCOM safety standards and industry regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Identify and properly use common hand tools and machines for cutting, forming, and assembling sheet metal components.
  • Fabricate and install sheet metal assemblies, including HVAC ductwork, mechanical equipment enclosures, and architectural metal features, to meet project specifications.
  • Use computer applications for duct design and CAD-based fabrication, including basic file management and software navigation.
  • Demonstrate professional work habits and effective interpersonal skills to contribute to a productive, team-oriented workplace.
  • Use drafting tools and geometric principles to construct accurate layouts and patterns for sheet metal fabrication.
  • Apply mathematical concepts to interpret technical drawings, calculate material dimensions, determine bend allowances, and develop layout patterns for fabrication.
CIP Code
48.0506

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