British Columbia Institute of Technology
Metal Fabricator
| School: | British Columbia Institute of Technology |
| Faculty: | School of Construction & the Environment |
| Degree: | Certificate; Apprenticeship |
| Field of Study: | Precision Metal Working, Other
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| Description: | Fabricators build products using steel, aluminum, stainless steel and various other alloys. The need to maintain design efficiencies for weight and strength continually challenge the fabricator to work with lighter materials and more complex shapes to achieve the desired product. An excellent example of how much the industry has evolved can be seen by looking at what has happened to the design and fabrication of bicycles. These used to be made of heavier sections in order to maintain strength, but now we are seeing bikes made significantly lighter and yet capable of much higher stress loads. |
| URL: | Metal Fabricator at British Columbia Institute of Technology |
| Length: | 600 Hour(s) |
| Careers: | Sheet Metal Workers | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must be registered apprentices. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.