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Metal fabricatior (fitter) foundation
23 week technical training at silver King, nelson
For the latest information about this
program, please visit selkirk.ca/programs/
trades/metalfabricatorfoundation/details/
Math Requirements
Important Math Requirements for students
graduating from High School in 2013.
Program Calendar
2013
• February 4 - Program begins.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.
• July 11 - Program ends.
Program Objectives
Selkirk College offers Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Foundation training in cooperation with the Industry
Training Authority (ITA). The Foundation
Program consists of Level 1 technical training in
addition to practical and essential skills related to
the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprentice program.
Upon successful completion of the program
students will be granted Level 1 Technical training
and 450 hours towards a Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
with the Industry Training Authority
of BC.
Admission Requirements
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent,* with
• Principles of Math 10, Applications of Math
11 or Essentials of Math 12 or equivalent
with a ‘C’ or better, and
• English 10 with a ‘C’ or better.
• good hand/eye coordination.
• all applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics once they have
submitted their application.
*Consideration will be given to mature individuals
(19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary
School graduates provided they have completed or
are in the process of obtaining Principles of Math
10 or equivalent with a ‘C’ grade or better.(This
course must be completed prior to the program
entry date.)
Course of Studies
• Introduction to the Trade
• Use of Safe Work Practices
• Solve Trade Math Problems
• Use Trade Tools
• Use Shop Equipment
• Burn and Weld Materials
• Read Drawings
• Use Material Handling Equipment
• Use Structural Layout Techniques
• Develop Plate and Structural Patterns
• Use Surface Prep and Finishing Methods
• Fabricate Plate and Structural Sections
Contacts
Industry and Trades Contact Program Contact
Direct: 250.354.3221
Tel: Ext. 3221
trades@selkirk.ca
Dan Obradovic School Chair
Direct: 250.352.6601
Tel: Ext.
dobradovic@selkirk.ca
Students must supply some hand tools, safety
boots, leatherwear and purchase module texts at
a cost of approximately $600. A refundable tool
deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the
program.
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