Sheet Metal Worker at Acoustical Sheetmetal Company
at Acoustical Sheetmetal Company in Va. Beach, VA
About This Program
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Virginia Beach, VA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides trade training through direct employment with a specialty sheet metal contractor focused on acoustical and mechanical systems.
The program is five years in length, combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate and install sheet metal systems with a focus on acoustical applications, HVAC ductwork, and custom metalwork. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, metal layout, welding, and safety standards. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire training period.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level sheet metal workers, equipped with specialized skills in acoustical systems alongside core sheet metal trade competencies. This employer-sponsored program offers a practical, focused entry point into a skilled trade career in the Virginia Beach area.
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.
How to Apply
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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