Sheet Metal Program

The SD38 Youth Train in Trades Sheet Metal Foundation program, in partnership with BCIT, teaches students how to fabricate, assemble, alter and install a variety of sheet metal products. Typical jobs performed by a sheet metal worker include HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) ductwork, industrial sheet metal work, and residential sheet metal work.  Once in the trade, they may also work on hospital and kitchen equipment (stainless steel), industrial exhaust systems, industrial sheet metal work, and roofing and flashing (copper, aluminium, stainless steel and galvanized iron).

In this program students will learn basic theory and related information, along with hands-on shop practice that will enable them to become competent in fabricating basic sheet metal products.  Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive the first of four levels towards their Red Seal certification.

Application - Youth Train in Trades 2025-26 (PDF)

BCIT Sheet Metal Virtual Reality Tour (Link)

Program Details

• 20 weeks full-time; September - February (1st semester) BCIT Burnaby Campus 
• students in program must achieve 70% for each course within the program
• receive 20 credits (5 courses) each for grade 12 and BCIT
• students must be able to be on campus (Burnaby) by 7:30am each day
• earn level 1 technical training with SkilledTradesBC (Sheet Metal)