Courses are open to the public. The certificate and degree require completion of a registered apprenticeship. In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire four-year Sheet Metal Apprenticeship degree are $800 in program fees and $2,600 in universal fees. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 for information on assistance with costs.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Construction Trades General Apprenticeship certificate and/or AAS degree, Sheet Metal Specialization should be able to:

• Repair, install, and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade-specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations.
• Complete three general education courses for the certificate or six courses for the AAS degree with a grade of C or better.

Getting Started

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship application minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 17 years of age (18 to start working as an apprentice).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of high school algebra with grade “C” or better; or completion of MTH 060  (or higher) at Chemeketa; or placing into MTH 070  (or higher) on a college placement test.

Degree and Certificate Requirements

Construction Trades General Apprenticeship AAS, Sheet Metal Specialization requirements:

• Journey-level status in the sheet metal industry.
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits at Chemeketa.
• Complete the general education requirements for an AAS degree.
• Compile a minimum of 90 approved credits; 22 credits may be awarded for proof of journey-level status.

Construction Trades General Apprenticeship Certificate, Sheet Metal Specialization requirements:

• Journey-level status in the sheet metal industry.
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits at Chemeketa.
• Complete the required 69 credit hours (12 hours of general education credits listed above plus 57 hours of sheet metal trade-related coursework).