Sheet Metal Worker at Air Control Sheet Metal
at Air Control Sheet Metal in Pawtucket, RI
About This Program
Air Control Sheet Metal in Pawtucket, Rhode Island sponsors this employer-based Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This non-union, five-year program offers paid, structured training for individuals entering the sheet metal trade in Rhode Island, with apprentices gaining practical experience from their first day on the job.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced sheet metal workers learning fabrication techniques, HVAC duct system installation, custom metal forming, and the use of industry-standard tools and equipment. Technical classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, welding, pattern layout, material science, and safety compliance.
Graduates emerge from the program as qualified Sheet Metal Workers with comprehensive field experience and technical knowledge. Air Control Sheet Metal's employer-sponsored model ensures that apprentices are consistently working on active projects throughout their training, building a portfolio of skills that translates directly into journeyman-level employment.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Rhode Island
Sheet Metal Workers in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers.
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