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Construction & Trades

Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology

Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology

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In this program, you’ll gain the hands-on skills required for employment in the sheet metal industry!

About the Program

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you physically fit and have good hand-eye coordination? Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you answered yes, then a Sheet Metal career could be just right for you. Our Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology (SMP) program is designed to prepare you for entry into the field of sheet metal as an apprentice. Upon completion of our program, you’ll be skilled in fabricating air conditioning ducts, architectural metal work, welding and fabricating plastics, and pattern development.

The Sheet Metal Union will typically offer our graduates employment after successful completion of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are program goals that describe what you will gain from this learning experience. They are located in the program descriptions in the College Catalog.

Technical Standards

Technical Standards describe some of the essential mental, physical, and behavioral skills that are necessary for successful participation in and completion of courses in this curriculum.

Thinking Skills

General

Apply standard principles and practices to solve sheet metal shop problems.

Specific
  • Read textbooks, handouts, diagrams and charts.
  • Visualize three-dimensional objects.
  • Distinguish shapes, forms, and patterns.
  • Take accurate measurements and do conversions.
  • Identify names and uses of tools and machines.
  • Identify safety concerns.
  • Explain characteristics and uses of sheet metal and related supplies.
  • Perform standard fabrication and installation practices.
  • Follow safety procedures.
  • Formulate fabrication plans.
  • Perform procedures according to proper specifications.
  • Distinguish indicators of poor vs. quality construction.

Sensory/Observation Skills

General

Use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality fabrication and installation.

Specific
  • Take precise measurements to 1/16 of an inch and to 1 degree of an angle.
  • Recognize and compare shapes and forms of objects.
  • Detect fabrication problems.
  • Survey and select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for sheet metal work.

Motor Skills

General

Possess sufficient physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform sheet metal work.

Specific
  • Operate necessary tools, equipment, and machinery.
  • Remove, repair, and replace sheet metal components.
  • Work at varying heights.
  • Position and maneuver in confined spaces.
  • Lift and transport tools, equipment and materials as necessary.

Communication Skills

General

Communicate effectively to gather and convey information.

Specific
  • Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources.
  • Express information coherently.

Behavioral Skills

General

Behave appropriately and safely in a cooperative learning environment.

Specific
  • Fulfill personal and shared responsibilities.
  • Work cooperatively with partners and groups.
  • Exercise good judgement.
  • Follow safety procedures.

Environmental Tolerance

General

Function safely in a sheet metal shop environment.

Specific

Work for prolonged periods exposed to: Extreme noise, Moderate heat, Sharp tools and materials, Electrical powered tools and equipment, Chemicals and toxins (using proper safety equipment), Dust and fumes (using proper safety equipment), Machinery with moving parts, Slippery or uneven surfaces, Variations in lighting

In addition to the Tuition, other costs include:

  •  Tools, instruments, and textbooks: Approximately $625.
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Degrees & Certificates Offered
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Course Information

Careers

Many of our Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology graduates have gone on to careers in the occupations listed below:

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

First, complete your (FAFSA) to determine if you are eligible for financial assistance which may help to cover your tuition and any additional costs. For more information about Financial Aid and FAFSA, visit Financial Aid Overview.

Next, see if you may qualify for Scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of merit, academic performance, and/or financial need. View the Scholarships page for available scholarships.

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