Precision Sheet Metal Work

Code	5744
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Mechanical Manufacturing
Length of training	1275 hours
Number of credits	85
Status	Program approved in 2001

This program is offered in French:
5244 - Tôlerie de précision

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Program Objectives

Acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to create and trace various patterns, cut out, making and assembling sheet and other metals, perform sheet metal work relative to the aerospace industry.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
872-153	Adapt to new types of work organization	45	3
872-511	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
872-523	Interpret information about the characteristics of sheet metal and sheet metal work	45	3
872-534	Solve trade-related mathematical problems	60	4
872-542	Sketch parts	30	2
872-555	Interpret drawings	75	5
872-563	Verify the dimensions of parts	45	3
872-572	Follow occupational health and safety rules	30	2
872-586	Make bended parts	90	6
872-592	Spot-weld parts	30	2
872-603	Make roll-bended and embossed parts	45	3
872-613	Perform manual machining operations	45	3
872-624	Make drawn and punched parts	60	4
872-636	Program cutting and forming machines	90	6
872-644	Operate a numerical control punch	60	4
872-656	Serially produce bended parts	90	6
872-661	Use job search techniques	15	1
		870	58

Industrial Sheet Metal Work Option

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
872-676	Begin practising the trade	90	6
872-685	Operate a laser cutting machine	75	5
872-692	Install fasteners	30	2
872-708	Make an assembly	120	8
872-716	Integrate into a workplace	90	6
		405	27

Aerospace Sheet Metal Work Option

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
872-724	Install and remove rivets and other fasteners	60	4
872-733	Adjust the shape of parts	45	3
872-746	Make a subassembly	90	6
872-758	Make an assembly	120	8
872-776	Integrate into a workplace	90	6
		405	27

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
-	-	-	-	MTH-1101-3 ou (MTH-1007-2)	563-226 ou (563-206)

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Precision Sheet Metal Worker

Precision sheet metal workers produce metal parts. They program machine tools, roll and bend sheet metal, cut, weld and emboss sheet metal, and install fasteners and rivets. In the aeronautical and industrial sectors, they assemble parts. This is an occupation in the industrial sector that requires a meticulous and methodical personality. A career as a precision sheet metal worker is suitable for quick people who are good with their hands.