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A Career in Sheet Metal
The sheet metal industry needs highly skilled & motivated workers. Through courses offered at the Central Pennsylvania Training Center, you can get the high quality education & training designed to give you a rewarding career. As an apprentice, you participate in both on-the-job training & classroom study, allowing you to practical experience while learning the technical aspects of the industry.
Being an Apprentice
When you enter an apprenticeship, you agree to work in an on-the-job training program & attend specialized classes for between four & five years. As an apprentice, you:
Earn a good salary while learning your trade a salary that increases as your skills & knowledge increase
Pay little to no tuition costs or fees
Receive books & other educational material free of charge
Learn from instructors who have hands-on experience in the sheet metal industry
Put everything you learn to work right awayyour career begins with your apprenticeship
Graduate without student loan debt
Qualifications to be an Apprentice
As with any other field, there are some basic requirements for a career in the sheet metal industry. You'll need a high school or GED diploma, & in some parts of the U.S. & Canada, you might have to take a written exam or complete a personal interview. Other skills needed:
Good physical condition
Above average mechanical & math skills
Good eye-to-hand coordination
Understanding spatial relationships
Understanding how patterns are used to create metal forms
Excellent work & study habits
Ability to work well in teams
Solid reasoning skills
Problem solving capability
Enjoy working with your hands
Reliable & responsible
Once you complete the core curriculum, you can continue to learn & specialize in one or more areas. These specialized areas include:
Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Architectural Sheet Metal
Detailing
Service & Refrigeration
Testing Adjusting & Balancing (TAB)
Residential Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Sign Industry
Industrial Welding
Roofing
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