The Program This partnership between British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and School District No. 42 provides a unique opportunity for secondary school students to complete Grade 12 graduation requirements while earning post-secondary credits and certification in the Metal Fabricator field tuition free. Additionally, students will acquire skills to enter the job market or pursue other post-secondary education. Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practice enable students to become competent in basic metal fabrication methods for products such as metal buildings, tanks and equipment. Good hand/eye coordination and good physical condition are desirable to successfully complete this program. Metal fabricators deal with the selection, layout, shearing, cutting (with a torch), punching, drilling, forming, fitting and welding of metal plates and structural metal shapes into products for the forest, mining, construction, transportation and agricultural industries. Typical projects that involve metal fabricators include bridges, buildings, hoppers, conveyors, towers, cranes, heavy-mining equipment, logging equipment, ship parts and equipment Location/Times: This full time program runs from September - June at SRT and BCIT Burnaby campus! Details below: Click here to see what it is like - Metal Fabricator VIDEO September - mid April 7 AM to 11:36 AM Mon – Fri at: Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary 10445 245 Street Maple Ridge, BC V2W 2G4 Mid April - end of June at BCIT Monday - Friday (times to be determined by BCIT) students will bus (with class) from SRT to BCIT Burnaby campus 3700 Willingdon Avenue. Burnaby, BC (program times may be during the day with support at SRT upon return to school) Program costs: Students are responsible for the following program costs: Supplies: $600* *Estimated cost only - subject to change
Grading
The minimum grade for individual courses is 70 percent. An overall GPA of 70 percent or better is required. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program. (SkilledTradesBC) Dual Credit. Students who successfully complete this program will have six complete courses (24 credits) on their secondary school graduation transcript.
Program Content
Apply Safe Work Practice
Mathematics
Sketch and Read Drawings
Metal Fabrication Power Equipment
Measurement Layout
Hand & Power Tools
Patterns/Templates
Shop Applications
Use Oxyacetylene
Arc Welding
Blueprint Reading
Plate Development
Material Handling
Cleaning & Painting
Fabricate & Metallurgy theory
Requirements:
Students must have completed Grade 11 by the end of the academic year. Grade 11 students must be enrolled in a course of study that will lead to Grade 12 graduation upon completion of high school.
MATH 11* (Foundations Math is Recommended.)
• ENG 11*
• Grade 12 ENG (summer school recommended)
(*May take the BCIT Pre-Entry Math and Reading Assessment in lieu of Math or English)
Please Note: Students who have taken Workplace Math are encouraged to speak with the Trades Coordinator to be registered with SkillPlan. SkillPlan is a free online software suite for students in the skilled trades used to build essential academic and trades associated skills. It is a “plug and play” software that allows students to skip ahead of concepts they are already familiar with, and/or spend more time upgrading skills they may need to brush up on. It is not meant to be onerous; the purpose is to assist students with success in their trade. SkillPlan offers modules that can be worked through in as little as a few hours or used throughout your trade journey all the way through to your Red Seal examination.
In addition, students must be in good physical condition, demonstrate a high degree of commitment, and provide their own personal safety equipment: steel toe boots, hardhat, safety glasses, etc
Recommended characteristics
Students entering the Metal Fabrication partnership program will have the greatest chance of success if they have the following characteristics:
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English
• Physical and mental abilities required to perform the daily tasks associated with working in construction
• Regular lifting and transportation of heavy objects
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather
• Ability to multi-task
• Motor skills and physical capability necessary for efficient and safe use of trade related tools and equipment
Selection priority will be:
• School District No. 42 High School students who meet qualifications
• Out-of-district High School students.
Application Process:
• Visit your Career Centre for the SD42 application package.
• You must create a BCIT ID prior to completing BCIT application - for instructions - Click Here
• BCIT Application (must fill in online and then print out for signature, hand written not acceptable) - Click Here
For More Information about this trade please see the ITA website - Click Here