Precision Sheet Metal Work

Program objectives

Acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to create and trace various patterns, cut out, making and assembling sheet and other metals, perform sheet metal work relative to the aerospace industry.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Metalworking and forging machine operators (9416)
Sheet metal workers (7233)

Job titles

punch press operator
power press operator
sheet metal worker

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
-	-	-	-	MTH-1101-3 ou (MTH-1007-2)	563-226 ou (563-206)

Program content

Code	Statement of competency	Hours	Credits
872-153	Adapt to new types of work organization	45	3
872-511	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
872-523	Interpret information about the characteristics of sheet metal and sheet metal work	45	3
872-534	Solve trade-related mathematical problems	60	4
872-542	Sketch parts	30	2
872-555	Interpret drawings	75	5
872-563	Verify the dimensions of parts	45	3
872-572	Follow occupational health and safety rules	30	2
872-586	Make bended parts	90	6
872-592	Spot-weld parts	30	2
872-603	Make roll-bended and embossed parts	45	3
872-613	Perform manual machining operations	45	3
872-624	Make drawn and punched parts	60	4
872-636	Program cutting and forming machines	90	6
872-644	Operate a numerical control punch	60	4
872-656	Serially produce bended parts	90	6
872-661	Use job search techniques	15	1
		870	58

Industrial Sheet Metal Work Option

Code	Statement of competency	Hours	Credits
872-676	Begin practising the trade	90	6
872-685	Operate a laser cutting machine	75	5
872-692	Install fasteners	30	2
872-708	Make an assembly	120	8
872-716	Integrate into a workplace	90	6
		405	27

Aerospace Sheet Metal Work Option

Code	Statement of competency	Hours	Credits
872-724	Install and remove rivets and other fasteners	60	4
872-733	Adjust the shape of parts	45	3
872-746	Make a subassembly	90	6
872-758	Make an assembly	120	8
872-776	Integrate into a workplace	90	6
		405	27