Our industry is in need of young men and women with the aptitude to listen and learn to become a skilled sheet metal worker. Our program selects apprentices based on qualifications without regard to sex, race or ethnicity, creed or nation of origin. Our training facility has gone through a stringent audit and review by the International Training Institute. Having complied to accreditation standards, in thirteen 13 categories we were awarded with a gold level of accreditation.
This allows us to administer welding performance tests and to provide Certifications to the welder who has met all of the requirements for a specific certification. Our program has been registered with the State of Florida, Department of Education since We also have a working relationship with the Broward County Public School system. Usually applicants are put to work as pre-apprentices.
This gives the person a chance to work in the trade to see what sheet metal workers do. In this position the applicant works a full time job but does not attend school classes. Many people do not know what type of work we do, the pre-apprentice position gives them the opportunity to see what we do in our trade.
Pre-apprentices must meet the same qualifications as an apprentice. See the qualification sheet and application. As new apprentices are needed they are selected from the existing pre-apprentices. Once you are selected for the apprenticeship program you will start attending evening classes two 2 nights a week. After four 4 years the individual graduates and becomes a journeyman. Advancement is not automatic, each year students are tested in general knowledge of the trade as well as actual hands on projects.
When you have completed the application and have all of the required paperwork call to set up an appointment to come in for an interview. Training Home Training. Combs, Training Director Apprenticeship - What is it? Apprenticeship - How it Works Usually applicants are put to work as pre-apprentices. Apprenticeship Application.
