Sheet Metal Technology - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Sheet Metal Technology from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Sheet Metal Technology program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Sheet Metal Technology students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Sheet Metal Technology students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training or apprenticeship All Sheet Metal Technology students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description This program teaches skills necessary for construction of metal roofing, siding, spouting, welding application, and the layout, fabrication and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork along with other custom applications used in manufacturing and construction fields. In addition to lab work, sheet metal students create HVAC ductwork and flashing work for the student-built house project. The program is nationally certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) which is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Students learn how to set up and operate major fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, presses and forming rolls. These machines cut, bend, form or strengthen materials. Sheet metal jobs may require considerable bending, lifting, standing and squatting. Workers need good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and measurement skills, plus the ability to visualize three-dimensional projects. Employment Opportunities CAD Layout/Detailer/Draftsman Custom Metal Worker Heavy Shear/Brake Operator HVAC Residential & Commercial Installer Layout Worker Metal Fabricator & Roofer Millwright Sheet Metal Installer, Mechanic, & Assembler Sheet Metal Production Worker Siding/Spouting Installer Structural Steel Worker Welder View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.