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Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Bakersfield College

Long CertificateCIP: 48.0506

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Dates

Since Aug 2023

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Bakersfield, California

    1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, California, 93305-1299

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionTime ManagementTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalMathematicsDesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityControl PrecisionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityVisualizationSelective AttentionFinger DexterityWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningReaction TimeOral ExpressionMultilimb CoordinationRate Control

Tasks

  • Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments
  • Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to
  • Repair and rework templates and patterns.
  • Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and o
  • Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate
  • Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
  • Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, cal
  • Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defectiv
  • Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used,
  • Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to s
  • Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product de
  • Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sec
  • Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
  • Fabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to max
  • Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareInventory management softwareIndustrial control softwareInternet browser softwareOperating system software

Tools

2/3 axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machinesBandsawsBenchtop drill pressesComputer numerical control CNC turning centersCrucible furnacesDigital bench scalesDigital calipersDigital micrometersDisc sandersDividersDraw knivesDrying chambersElectric hoistsFlat cold chiselsFoundry casting ladlesAudio-oscillatorsCapacitance checkersChain hoistsComputer numerical control CNC routersComputer numerical control CNC vertical machine centersDigital electrical frequency metersDigital hardness testersDigital integrated circuit testersDigital oscilloscopesElectrical discharge machines EDMElectronic micrometersEngraving machinesAbrasive wheelsAdjustable hand wrenchesAllen wrenches

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic51-4062.00
  • Model Makers, Metal and Plastic51-4061.00
  • Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4031.00
  • Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4023.00
  • Sheet Metal Workers47-2211.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Long Certificate)

  • Micrometer and caliper measurements — execute independently to verify pattern conformance to engineering specifications across multiple workpiece materials.
  • Lathes and grinders — set up and operate with reduced oversight to machine casting patterns to required dimensional accuracy in a production shop.
  • Pattern sections and subassemblies — assemble using hand tools, rivets, and welding equipment following blueprint sequences with minimal supervision.
  • Worn or damaged templates — repair and rework by identifying deviation sources and applying appropriate corrective machining or filling techniques.
  • Platform fixtures and jigs — construct to hold and position patterns accurately during machining and inspection operations.
  • Operational sequences — plan from blueprint interpretation, computing shrinkage allowances and draft angles for routine casting patterns.
  • Quality control checks — conduct at defined production intervals using go/no-go gauges and precision instruments to maintain dimensional conformance.
  • Power grinders and scrapers — apply systematically to finish pattern surfaces to drawing-specified smoothness standards in a timely manner.
  • CAM software — use to generate basic toolpaths for straightforward pattern features, verifying output against drawing requirements.
  • Spreadsheet tools — maintain dimensional inspection records and track rework status across active pattern assignments.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
32%
Placement Rate
71%