This specialized trades pathway prepares students for careers in sheet metal fabrication and installation throughout Georgia's construction and manufacturing industries. Students master sheet metal working techniques, layout, forming, and fastening essential for diverse applications. The program combines traditional techniques with modern technology. Georgia's construction, HVAC, and manufacturing sectors create demand for sheet metal workers. The pathway develops practical expertise and business skills for self-employment or supervisory advancement.
Curriculum covers pattern layout, cutting, forming, fastening, and finishing techniques. Students learn to read technical drawings and create components to specifications. The pathway includes both hand-formed and machine-formed sheet metal work. Students understand materials, design principles, and assembly methods. Field experiences in sheet metal shops develop practical expertise. Students engage with Georgia's sheet metal and construction industries. The pathway prepares graduates for sheet metal apprenticeships and advancement to journeyman status.
Georgia's construction, HVAC, and manufacturing provide abundant sheet metal opportunities.
Sheet Metal at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in sheet metal layout, forming, fastening, and quality standards. Students must understand blueprint reading and precision measurement.
Courses emphasize hands-on sheet metal work and precision fabrication. Certifications in sheet metal work and safety are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety |
| Introduction to Construction |
| Sheet Metal I |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NCCER Core
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- ✓OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 2
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Sheet Metal Worker
Entry LevelSalary range: $44,910 - $67,100
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
ExperiencedSalary range: $44,910 - $67,100
Lead Worker/Supervisor
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Shop Manager/Contractor
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with sheet metal contractors, HVAC companies, manufacturing operations, and construction firms throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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