Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Ar
at Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Ar in Little Rock, AR
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Committee of AR sponsors this registered Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship program in Little Rock, AR. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a paid, structured path into the sheet metal trade for individuals in central Arkansas. Apprentices earn wages from the start and gain comprehensive training through a combination of field work and formal instruction.
The program is 5 years long and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct installation, roofing, welding, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, trade mathematics, material properties, installation techniques, and jobsite safety.
Upon completing the program, apprentices are qualified to work as journey-level sheet metal workers in Arkansas's residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. The sheet metal trade offers hands-on, technical work with strong long-term career potential for skilled tradespeople.
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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