Sheet Metal Worker at Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers
at Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers in Baton Rouge, LA
About This Program
Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers sponsors a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Baton Rouge, LA, offering a non-union, employer-sponsored training program for individuals entering the sheet metal trade in Louisiana's capital region. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, making it an accessible option for those ready to commit to a skilled trade career.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build hands-on skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct systems, roofing, and architectural metal applications. Classroom and technical instruction covers blueprint reading, trade mathematics, welding techniques, and safety compliance — reinforcing the practical knowledge developed in the field.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level Sheet Metal Workers, ready for long-term employment in Baton Rouge's active construction and industrial contracting market. The credential earned through this apprenticeship is recognized across the trade and supports ongoing career advancement.
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 Louisiana
Sheet Metal Workers in Louisiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
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