Patternmaker, Metal (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementActive ListeningSpeaking

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsDesignEnglish Language

Abilities

VisualizationNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingSelective AttentionFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

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 manufacturing CAM softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system software

Tools

AC welding power unitsAC/DC welding power unitsAcoustic ear muffs or defendersAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAllen wrenchesAmmetersAngle grindersAviation snipsBall peen hammersBandsawsBar foldersBeading machinesBeam compassesBolt cutters

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2211.00	Sheet Metal Workers	title_inference	$60,850 median$102,680 top	+2.44%	310

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Duct sections for standard HVAC systems — fabricate independently from shop drawings using shears, brakes, and rollers in a production shop environment.
Layout dimensions and reference lines — calculate and mark on roofing panels and duct blanks using dividers and calculators with minimal oversight.
Seams and joints — assemble using welds, bolts, rivets, solder, or cement on moderate-complexity assemblies at commercial construction sites.
Prefabricated parts and tools — load, secure, and transport to job sites, confirming inventory against work orders before departure.
Flashing, gutters, and downspouts — install into supportive frameworks following installation sequences on light commercial or residential projects.
HVAC duct assemblies and furnace casings — fit and secure in mechanical rooms, coordinating placement with adjacent trades to avoid conflicts.
Hand and power tools — maintain and perform minor repairs or blade replacements to keep equipment in safe working condition during a project.
Spreadsheet software — use to record material quantities and track job progress on routine assignments with periodic supervisor review.
Apprentices and helpers — provide on-the-job guidance on basic layout and fastening techniques under a journeyman's direction.
Time and task sequencing — manage across multiple daily work assignments to meet project milestones on mid-size construction sites.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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