SHEET METAL TRAINING CENTER MEMBER RESOURCES
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Access program guides, exam prep materials, certification courses, and upgrade classes—all the resources to launch and advance your sheet metal career.
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Access program guides, exam prep materials, certification courses, and upgrade classes—all the resources to launch and advance your sheet metal career.
Applicant Resources
To become eligible to start the 5-year Apprenticeship Program, you must have the following:
A AFQT score of 40 or higher on the ASVAB entrance exam
A valid CA Driver’s License or CA Picture ID
Have a High School Diploma or GED
Be 18 years or older
This allows you to solicit work with our signatory contractors. Getting hired and indentured by the contractor gets you into the apprenticeship program
New Apprentices start training each year in the fall
IMPORTANT DATES
The Entrance exam is only offered once a month on the 2nd Thursday
Application deadline for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience is May 30, 2026.
More details at www.HMSE.org our camp location is Rancho Cordova
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We will accept a transcript from your high school as long as it shows the completion date.
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If your AFQT score is below 40 you may retake the test at the next scheduled test date. After 2 unsuccessful attempts you will have to wait six (6) months before you will be eligible to retake the test.
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Local 104 Member Resources
Find everything you need on the website. If we don’t have it, let us know.
Incl. Union Meeting Schedule, Holiday Schedule and Member Directory
Continuing Education for local 104 members*
Journeypersons are encouraged to keep their certifications up to date and continue their education long after completing the apprenticeship program.
Please complete the upgrade course application so the training center can support you in achieving your goals.
Enrollment in advanced courses is limited to current Local 104 members.
Please have the following information available:
Valid identification
Social Security number (SSID)
SMART Member ID (see dues receipt).
Are you a member with an idea for a new upgrade course or certifications? Click here to submit a request for certifications, courses, and more.
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All active Local 104 members can return to the training center at any point in their careers to take upgrade courses at no cost.
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Upgrade courses are built on nationally recognized standards from the International Training Institute (ITI), manufacturer-specific training on specialized equipment, and curriculum developed by instructors to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.
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Active Local 104 members are encouraged to submit ideas for new upgrade or certification courses. Click here to request a course, certification, or training opportunity.
Additional Resources
Partner Organizations
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ASHRAE Sacramneto Valley Chapter - Northern California SMTC is an ASHRAE Student Chapter