Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Foundation

Selkirk College offers Metal Fabricator (Fitter) technical 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.

The Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Foundation is a 23 week program designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills for a career in Metal Fabrication.  Careers would be found in industries such as construction, fabrication shops, oil and gas, forestry, mining, transportation and more.  Metal Fabrication is also an excellent program for welders to expand on their skills and increase employment options in the industry across Canada.

Students enrolled in the program will receive training in theory and practical components with a hands on approach to be competent with many aspects of the Metal Fabrication trade.  This will include components of steel bridges, buildings, tanks, ships and heavy equipment.  Students will learn the skills to fabricate projects using layout procedures, blueprint reading, material handling, trade math and metallurgy.  Training will also include the use of fabricating equipment to drill, punch, shear, form, cut and weld steel plate and structural shapes.

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.