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Information & Requirements for Testing & Application

TEST LOCATION: Sheet Metal Workers' Training Center  (MAP)
1624 Silica Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 922-9381
Fax: (916) 922-3574 or (916) 924-7961
Information Line: (916) 922-6400
TYPE: Five (5) Year Apprenticeship Program
 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
REQUIREMENTS TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT:



 

1. You must provide a valid photo ID as proof of being 18 years of age or older at the time of the pre-qualifying test.
2. You must take a pre-qualifying test and pass with a score of 70% or better. 

Download the Study Guide in MS Word Format.


 

PROCEDURE FOR TESTING:

 

· Our testing qualifies you for Sheet Metal and for Service Technician.

· Tests are given on the 2nd and 3rd THURSDAY of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Sheet Metal Workers Training Center.  Please arrive early, doors open at 12:45.

· TEST SCHEDULE: 5/15/08, 6/12/08, 6/19/08, 7/10/08, 7/17/08, 8/14/08, 8/21/08, 9/11/08, 9/18/08

· We allow four hours for the test, which includes completing the required application, and orientation.

· You must score 70% or better to qualify.  (Need help? ~Attend our FREE preparatory course!)

· If you score at least 50% but below 70%, you may retake the test at the next scheduled test date.

· If you score below 50%, you will have to wait six (6) months before you will be eligible to retake the test.

· Your name will be placed on our Pass or Fail list in the order you finish your test.

· All qualified applicants are required to contact the Sheet Metal Workers Training Center at least every six months in order to maintain their place on the list.

· All applicants who have successfully passed the test and meet all other requirements will be able to seek employment. A list of sponsoring shops will be available for all qualified applicants.

· All applicants start out as a pre-apprentice, and will not attend any apprentice classes until your employer can sponsor you and the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) indentures (accepts) you into the Apprenticeship Program

 

   

Download Program Requirements in MS Word Format

Download the Study Guide in MS Word Format

 


FREE PREP COURSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


We want to help YOU
The Sheet Metal Training Center offers a FREE preparatory course that will help you pass the entrance exam.

The classes are held on Saturdays, however
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

June 7 June 28 August 9 September 6
October 4 November 8 December 6 January 3

From 9:00 am to Noon

PLEASE CALL at least one day in advance to VERIFY DATES and register with the Sacramento Valley Sheet Metal Workers' Training Center
(916)922-9381.

 

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