Sheet Metal Technology

Effective: Fall 2023
Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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This apprenticeship program map for the 2024-2025 catalog year provides an overview of the required courses.You must be accepted into the apprenticeship by the Program Sponsor.

Apprenticeship Programs at Chabot College are an excellent way to earn a certificate and/or an associate degree while also gaining real-world, paid work experience in the occupation. The requirements and expectations vary depending on the apprenticeship program. Classes also vary by program, with some offered in person, online or off-campus.

I'm ready to get started.What do I do next?

  1. Apply to be an apprentice for the program you are interested in www.chabotcollege.edu / academics / apprenticeship
  2. Meet with a Chabot College counselor to review and plan general education courses (for associate degree programs only) www.chabotcollege.edu / counseling
Program Description

Sheet metal workers make, install, and maintain air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and pollution control duct systems; roofs; skylights; and many other building products made from sheet metal and other materials. Some workers may specialize in testing, balancing, and servicing existing air conditioning and ventilation systems.

The Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego (ABCSD) Apprenticeship program is a state and federally recognized construction training program. Apprenticeship Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines paid on-the-job training and work experience with formal classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed by a company where they receive hands-on training, and attend classes in the evening to study theory and participate in hands-on technical training.


What can I do with this major?

All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage (based on the prevailing wage in the county in which the work is performed) and in some cases, a fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors. The median California wage for exiting students is $75,446 (2022 LMI data), and the median hour wage for sheet metal is $31 (Bay Area 2022 LMI data).


Learning and Career Pathway

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    SHEE 9795 is a work experience course that may be taken each term for the apprentice to receive credit for working.

    Semester 1

    4 units

    SHEE 9701
    Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)

    3 units
    This course is an introduction the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include the tools of the trade, safety practices, trade mathematics, blueprints and drawings, and basic rigging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
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    Semester 2

    4 units

    SHEE 9702
    Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)

    3 units
    This course is a continuation of Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades at the introductory level. Topics include intermediate math, duct and air distribution theory and installation, welding concepts, insulation, and electricity related to the HVAC trade. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9708
    Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)

    1 unit
    This course covers advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) troubleshooting and Sheet Metal roofing. Topics include troubleshooting and repair of gas and electric heating systems, cooling systems, heat pumps, and electronic controls, as well as system balancing. Sheet Metal topics include metal roof system applications and installation. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
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    Semester 3

    4 units

    SHEE 9703
    Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)

    3 units
    This course is an intermediate level introduction to the concepts of cooling and sheet metal layout. Topics include layout and line development, mathematics and measurements used in the trade, bend allowances and triangulation. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
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    Semester 4

    4 units

    SHEE 9704
    Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)

    3 units
    This course is an intermediate study of heating and metering for the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include basic electronics, metering devices, compressors, heat pumps, and leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal/HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
    Course Details:

    Semester 5

    4 units

    SHEE 9705
    Level III Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)

    3 units
    This course is an intermediate level study of blueprints and specifications for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. Topics include Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of North America (SMACNA) Manuals, duct and fabrication standards, gutters and downspouts, roof flashing, and principles of air flow. This course is designed for students majoring in the sheet metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
    Course Details:

    Semester 6

    4 units

    SHEE 9706
    Level III Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)

    3 units
    This course is an advanced study of blueprint reading and system design for the sheet metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include indoor air quality, types of duct systems, and field measuring and fitting. This course is designed for students majoring in the sheet metal and HVAC trades. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
    Course Details:

    Semester 7

    4 units

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9707
    Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)

    3 units
    This course covers advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Sheet Metal applications. Topics include system start-up and shut-down, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems, and how to design fume and exhaust systems per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) standards. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    Semester 8

    4 units

    SHEE 9708
    Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)

    3 units
    This course covers advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) troubleshooting and Sheet Metal roofing. Topics include troubleshooting and repair of gas and electric heating systems, cooling systems, heat pumps, and electronic controls, as well as system balancing. Sheet Metal topics include metal roof system applications and installation. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
    Course Details:

    SHEE 9795
    Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal

    1 unit
    College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.
    Course Details:
    Total Units: 32 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.