Metal Fabricator Foundation British Columbia Institute of Technology

Overview

Typical projects that involve metal fabricators include bridges, buildings, hoppers, conveyors, towers, cranes, heavy-mining equipment, logging equipment, and ship parts and equipment.

The Metal Fabricator Foundation program from British Columbia Institute of Technology has General Admission intakes in September and March as well as special intakes for High School cohorts in February. Please contact the Admissions Department for specific dates and registration.

If you are interested in working in the marine and ship building industry, you may be eligible to enter the Marine Fitter Apprenticeship program.

Alternatively, if you are already indentured with the British Columbia Industry Training Authority (ITA), or seeking more information on the apprenticeship itself, check out our Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship web page.

Career

Training prepares students for entry-level employment as metal fabricators. Upon successful completion of the program, students may seek employment as apprentices. Industry contacts are available.

This is a prerequisite program for the Marine Fitter endorsement. Visit the Marine Fitter Apprenticeship page for more information.

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