Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Metal Fabricator (Fitter).

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3 (three).

3. Total Training Hours during Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
-	-	Welding Activities in context
-	Handles Materials in context	-
Safety-Related Functions A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment	-	-
Tools and Equipment A-2.01 Uses hand, power, layout and measuring tools and equipment A-2.02 Uses stationary machinery A-2.03 Maintains cutting and welding equipment A-2.04 Uses access equipment	Tools and Equipment A-2.03 Maintains cutting and welding equipment	-
Organizes Work A-3.01 Interprets plans, drawings and specifications	Organizes Work A-3.01 Interprets plans, drawings and specifications	Organizes Work A-3.01 Interprets plans, drawings and specifications A-3.02 Organizes project tasks
Quality Assurance Throughout Fabrication and Assembly Process A-4.01 Performs visual inspections	Quality Assurance Throughout Fabrication and Assembly Process A-4.02 Verifies measurements, welds and layout A-4.03 Tracks material and parts for traceability	Quality Assurance Throughout Fabrication and Assembly Process A-4.02 Verifies measurements, welds and layout A-4.03 Tracks material and parts for traceability
Handles Materials A-5.02 Determines weights A-5.03 Applies rigging practices A-5.04 Operates material handling equipment	-	Handles Materials A-5.01 Organizes material
Communication Techniques A-6.01 Uses communication techniques	-	Mentoring Techniques A-6.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Layout B-7.01 Performs pattern development B-7.02 Calculates material allowances for various processes B-7.03 Determines dimensions	Layout B-7.01 Performs pattern development B-7.02 Calculates material allowances for various processes B-7.03 Determines dimensions B-7.04 Transfers dimensions B-7.05 Makes templates	Layout B-7.01 Performs pattern development B-7.02 Calculates material allowances for various processes B-7.03 Determines dimensions B-7.04 Transfers dimensions B-7.05 Makes templates
Materials Cutting B-8.01 Cuts material using plasma cutting equipment B-8.02 Cuts material using oxy-fuel cutting equipment B-8.03 Cuts material using shears B-8.04 Cuts material using saws B-8.05 Cuts material using ironworkers B-8.06 Cuts material using computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment B-8.07 Drills holes B-8.08 Cuts threads B-8.09 Prepares joints	Materials Cutting B-8.01 Cuts material using plasma cutting equipment B-8.02 Cuts material using oxy-fuel cutting equipment B-8.03 Cuts material using shears B-8.04 Cuts material using saws B-8.05 Cuts material using ironworkers B-8.07 Drills holes B-8.08 Cuts threads B-8.09 Prepares joints	Materials Cutting B-8.01 Cuts material using plasma cutting equipment B-8.02 Cuts material using oxy-fuel cutting equipment B-8.03 Cuts material using shears B-8.04 Cuts material using saws B-8.05 Cuts material using ironworkers B-8.06 Cuts material using computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment B-8.07 Drills holes B-8.08 Cuts threads B-8.09 Prepares joints
Forms Material B-9.05 Applies heat for forming	Forms Material B-9.01 Forms materials using plate rollers B-9.02 Forms material using shape rollers B-9.03 Forms material using conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) press brakes B-9.04 Forms materials using benders B-9.05 Applies heat for forming	Forms Material B-9.01 Forms materials using plate rollers B-9.02 Forms material using shape rollers B-9.03 Forms material using conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) press brakes B-9.04 Forms materials using benders
Sub-components and components C-10.01 Assembles jigs C-10.02 Determines sequence for assembly C-10.03 Assembles sub-components and components C-10.04 Sets fabricated components in place C-10.05 Joins components on-site	Sub-components and components C-10.02 Determines sequence for assembly C-10.03 Assembles sub-components and components C-10.04 Sets fabricated components in place C-10.05 Joins components on-site	Sub-components and components C-10.02 Determines sequence for assembly C-10.03 Assembles sub-components and components C-10.04 Sets fabricated components in place C-10.05 Joins components on-site
Welding Activities C-11.01 Applies heat prior to tack welding C-11.02 Performs tack welding C-11.03 Minimizes welding distortions	Welding Activities C-11.01 Applies heat prior to tack welding C-11.03 Minimizes welding distortions C-11.04 Applies welding processes C-11.05 Corrects welding distortions	-
-	-	Project Completion C-12.01 Identifies type of finish C-12.02 Prepares material for finishing