Sheet Metal Worker at ABC of Las Vegas Sheet Metal
at ABC of Las Vegas Sheet Metal in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by ABC of Las Vegas Sheet Metal is a non-union, employer-based program located in Las Vegas, NV. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire training period, earning a wage while building skills in one of the construction industry's most versatile trades.
This is a five-year, time-based program consisting of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and systems, including HVAC ductwork, roofing components, gutters, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, math, welding fundamentals, and safety practices.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level sheet metal workers in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The sheet metal trade offers stable, long-term career prospects in construction and building systems, with journey-level workers taking on more complex fabrication and installation responsibilities across a wide range of projects.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
640
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Sheet Metal Worker Career Outlook
National Median
$26.33/hr
~$54,766.4/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Sheet metal worker employment is expected to grow steadily, driven by HVAC system demand in new construction and energy-efficiency retrofits. The transition to high-efficiency systems and commercial building upgrades creates ongoing need for skilled fabricators and installers. Workers with welding and CAD skills have the strongest prospects.
What to Expect as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
640 hours of related technical instruction (~128 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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