Sheet Metal Works Training Course – Fabrication skills

Hands-on Sheet Metal Works training course teaches you how to do sheet metal fabrication, cutting, bending, forming, ducting, roofing installation, ventilation systems, welding and industrial metalwork at affordable fees.

Practical Sheet Metal Works training requirements

  1. A copy of id/passport
  2. 2 colour id photos
  3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Unit Standard No: 12240
Unit Standard Credits: 8
NQF Level: 2
Unit standard title : Form and shape sheetmetal using hand or power operated machines
Sheet Metal Works Training price: R10000
Sheet Metal Works course duration : 4 weeks

7 days of Theory: Test to Classroom learning which include lessons, discussions, and group activities.
20 days of Practicals: Hands-On workshop practice in real-world construction techniques.
3 days of Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess you to know whether are competent or not Cutting torch Training course.

What You’ll Learn in Sheet Metal Works School in South Africa

Introduction to Sheet Metal Work

  1. Understanding sheet metal terminology
  2. Types of sheet metals: galvanized steel, aluminium, stainless steel, copper
  3. Metal gauges and thickness
  4. Applications of sheet metal in industry

Tools & Equipment

  1. Measuring and marking tools
  2. Hand tools (snips, hammers, seamers)
  3. Power tools (grinders, drills, nibblers)
  4. Bending and forming tools: brake press, rollers, folders
  5. PPE and workshop safety tools

Measuring, Marking & Layout

  1. Reading drawings and sketches
  2. Setting out patterns
  3. Calculating allowances for bends, folds and seams
  4. Fabrication math basics

Cutting & Shaping Sheet Metal

  1. Manual cutting techniques
  2. Machine cutting (guillotine, plasma, shear)
  3. Forming & bending sheet metal
  4. Rolling and shaping curved surfaces

Fabrication Techniques

  1. Making boxes, trays, ducts, enclosures, flashings
  2. Seams, joints and edges
  3. Riveting and fastening methods
  4. Soldering, brazing and welding in sheet metal work

HVAC & Duct Fabrication

  1. Types of duct systems
  2. Layout and pattern development
  3. Fabricating rectangular and round ducts
  4. Installing ducting systems
  5. Duct supports & hangers
  6. Duct installation & sealing techniques

Roofing & Cladding

  1. Types of roofing sheets
  2. Cutting and installing roof sheets
  3. Flashings, gutters, downpipes, valleys, ridges & cappings
  4. Fastening systems
  5. Waterproofing & sealing

Safety, Standards & Quality Control

  1. Workshop safety procedures
  2. Safe use of tools
  3. Fabrication standards
  4. Quality checks and finishing

Finishing & Surface Protection

  1. Polishing & buffing
  2. Anti-corrosion coatings
  3. Painting & surface treatments

Sheet metal works Certification(Semi skilled )

After completing your Sheet metal works training program, you may be awarded and Sheet metal works certificate. This qualification proves your expertise and assures clients and employers that you are a trained and qualified Sheet metal worker.

Sheet metal works welder can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.

After the Sheet metal worker course you submit your CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Cranes training centre for Sheet metal worker

Sheet metal worker earns an average salary of R17263 per month or depending on the exprience and employer.

No prior experience is needed to improve your accredited engineering practical skills carreer Opportunities and employability and even start your own business

Frequently Asked Questions About Sheet metal works classes

What qualifications do I need to be Sheet metal works?

To a do metalwork course, you need Atleast grade 9

How long is Sheet metal works training?

Sheet metal installation training takes 4 weeks.

How much is a Sheet metal works course in South Africa?

Ducting training costs R10000

How much do Sheet metal workers make in South Africa?

Sheet metal works salary is at the average of R R17263 per month

Where can I study Sheet metal works in South Africa

School or apprenticeship

Sheet metal works Training Center offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).

Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.

We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.