Program Objectives

The trade consists of various tasks related to the preparation of raw metal materials prior to assembly. The persons are tasked with identifying and selecting the required raw material in inventory, getting it to their workstation and preparing it for subsequent production stages (handling, cleaning, deburring, grinding, etc.) based on verbal or written instructions. The persons assist the various workstations related to metal parts production (oxygen fuel cutting, shearing, folding, piercing, etc.) or finishing (polishing, plating, painting).

Occupation

Sheet Metal Preparer

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
STC 752-011 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
STC 752-022 Prevent health, safety and environmental hazards 30 2
STC 752-032 Operate lifting and handling equipment 30 2
STC 752-044 Interpret production plans and draw sketches 60 4
STC 752-053 Proceed to mechanical cutting and preparation of metal parts 45 3
STC 752-064 Perform folding and bending work 60 4
STC 752-072 Perform drilling and bolting work 30 2
STC 752-083 Proceed to thermal cutting of metal parts 45 3
STC 752-095 Produce simple assemblies 75 5
STC 752-104 Enter the workforce 60 4
450 30

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
or Is 18 years old when entering training;
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.
(This STC is eligible for the TCST-STC bridge)

Admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge

The admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge are identical to those that apply to the TCST-DVS bridge:
- Hold a TCST;
AND - Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year in which you start vocational training;
AND - Have earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle 1 in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in adult general education.

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Sheet Metal Preparation

Sheet metal preparers select the required raw material, transport it to their workstation and prepare it for subsequent production stages (handling, cleaning, grinding, etc.). They assist the various workstations related to metal parts production (oxygen fuel cutting, shearing, folding, piercing, etc.) or finishing (polishing, plating, painting). This is a trade that requires meticulousness and manual skills. A job as a sheet metal materials preparer is suitable for people with good physical stamina and good eyesight.

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