The Northern Nevada Sheet Metal & HVAC Apprenticeship program offers hands-on training, competitive wages, and outstanding benefits. Combining classroom instruction with real-world experience, apprentices work alongside experienced professionals to gain the technical skills needed to excel in the sheet metal trade and achieve journeyperson status.
Over four years, you’ll learn to weld, measure, cut, shape, and install sheet metal for projects like HVAC systems, ductwork, roofing, and facades. By the end of the program, you’ll be proficient in fabricating, installing, and repairing sheet metal products, equipped with practical experience and technical knowledge.
Apprentices work full-time while attending classes part-time. Classes are 40 hours a week, held six weeks annually, and typically include 22 students per cohort, building strong connections and lasting friendships. Advanced training and continuing education classes are also offered during the evenings and on Saturdays.
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Our comprehensive training program provides a blend of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the Sheet Metal Industry. With a combination of 960 hours of hands-on classroom instruction and 7,200 hours of practical, on-site training, apprentices will gain expertise in HVAC, welding, architectural sheet metal, industrial applications, and more. By merging theory with real-world practice, our program ensures that participants are prepared for every aspect of their career in the sheet metal trade.
Learn how to effectively prepare and organize a work site for installing mechanical ducts as part of HVAC systems. Understand contract drawings and how to convey information through detailed shop drawings and visual sketches. Gain insight into trade fittings and terminology used in manufacturing and installing ducts, materials, and equipment through explanations and practical demonstrations.
Acquire insight into the four categories of HVAC systems and differentiate between package units, split systems, built-up systems, and package terminal air conditioners. Understand the function of HVAC control systems and identify three types of control systems along with their main components.
Throughout the apprenticeship, students learn weld science, electrical theory, and fabrication skills using a variety of welding processes, including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, brazing, and laser welding. Our American Welding Society accredited testing facility not only provides training at the highest level of craftsmanship and welding skills with the latest technology but also offers certification to any Local 26 member for all AWS, ASME, and API codes.
Master hands-on skills and techniques in measuring, sketching, detailing for fabrication, and job layout. Develop abilities in print and specification reading, as well as the installation of ornamental materials and systems used in architectural sheet metal work.
Receive in-depth guidance and practical exposure in every facet of the profession, covering a range of areas such as testing, adjusting, and balancing of air handling equipment, ductwork, water distribution systems, HVAC basics, duct design, and computer programs.
Get acquainted with diverse forms of construction documentation, proficiently interpreting and managing plan sets, and grasp the significance of shop drawings. Gain expertise in utilizing software like Procore and Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plan sets.
Utilize computer-aided drafting to master the art of detailing, generating detailed HVAC construction drawings for installation purposes.
Engage in the comprehensive process of laying out, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, brazing, soldering, and installing HVAC equipment. Proficiently handle fittings, copper line sets, thermostats, and ductwork. Specialize in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB), commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of HVAC systems. Gain expertise in detailing and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for HVAC systems. Work both in the shop and the field.
Apply precision in laying out, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, soldering, and installing various architectural elements such as cornices, fascia, gutters, downspouts, flashings, metal wall panel systems, metal roofing, and skylights. Work both in the shop and the field.
Develop expertise in laying out, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components for industrial applications.
Participate in the layout, manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes in preparation for welding across HVAC, Architectural, and Industrial projects.
A career in sheet metal work provides specialized skills through hands-on apprenticeships, boosting your earning potential and opening diverse career paths in construction and HVAC. With high demand for skilled workers, you’ll enjoy job stability and ample advancement opportunities, all within a rewarding trade focused on continuous learning and growth.
Skilled craftspeople wanted! Sheet metal skills are your ticket to multiple industries – construction, HVAC, architectural work, and beyond. Master computer drafting, fabrication, and installation to unlock lifelong career potential.
Pick your passion: Architectural, Commercial HVAC, Industrial, Service, or Detailing. The sheet metal world offers more specialties than most trades, ensuring you’ll find your perfect fit.
Specialized skills = better paychecks. Sheet metal workers command top dollar, delivering financial security and a rock-solid career trajectory.
Our apprenticeship isn’t classroom theory – it’s real-world learning. Industry pros teach you practical skills, preparing you for day-one job readiness.
Start as a worker, grow into a supervisor, project manager, or business owner. Continuous learning means continuous opportunity in this dynamic trade.
Retiring pros + booming construction = massive demand for sheet metal workers. Jump in now and secure a stable, high-growth career with serious long-term potential.
Explore various paths in the Sheet Metal Industry, including HVAC, industrial, and architectural work. Each offers opportunities for professional growth, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact on local communities.
Architectural sheet metal workers are responsible for fabricating and installing metal panels, decorative details, and functional components that define contemporary buildings. Whether it’s installing a high-rise facade or designing intricate copper details, this trade requires precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. Careers include positions such as installers, fabricators, project managers, and supervisors.
Sheet metal workers are responsible for designing and installing HVAC systems that keep buildings running efficiently. Every project provides unique challenges and opportunities for innovation, with roles ranging from installers and service technicians to project managers and supervisors. As technology continues to evolve, this field offers long-term career growth.
Sheet metal detailing connects architectural designs with real-world application. Using CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, detailers create precise blueprints for fabrication and installation. This career requires problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to project changes. Job roles include detailers, estimators, and BIM managers.
Industrial sheet metal workers focus on large-scale projects, fabricating machinery and heavy equipment components. This career path involves working with large metal pieces in a shop or on-site, requiring expertise in welding, fabrication, and installation. Common roles include AWS-ASME certified welders, custom fabricators, and rigging specialists.
Residential HVAC sheet metal workers design and install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for homes and apartments. This field provides stability and regularity, making it ideal for those who prefer quick-turnaround projects. Opportunities range from new construction installers to retrofit technicians and residential service technicians.
Service technicians specialize in troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems in commercial, residential, and industrial settings. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Service techs keep essential systems operational, providing vital maintenance for buildings, hospitals, schools, and more.
“The apprenticeship has positively affected my life. I am surrounded by like-minded individuals who share the same goals.”
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