Apprenticeship: Sheetmetal
9 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
SHEE 9701 Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include the tools of the trade, safety practices, trade mathematics, blueprints and drawings, and basic rigging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9702 Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a continuation of Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades at the introductory level. Topics include intermediate math, duct and air distribution theory and installation, welding concepts, insulation, and electricity related to the HVAC trade. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9703 Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an intermediate level introduction to the concepts of cooling and sheet metal layout. Topics include layout and line development, mathematics and measurements used in the trade, bend allowances and triangulation. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9704 Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an intermediate study of heating and metering for the Sheet Metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include basic electronics, metering devices, compressors, heat pumps, and leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal/HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9705 Level III Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an intermediate level study of blueprints and specifications for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. Topics include Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of North America (SMACNA) Manuals, duct and fabrication standards, gutters and downspouts, roof flashing, and principles of air flow. This course is designed for students majoring in the sheet metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9706 Level III Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an advanced study of blueprint reading and system design for the sheet metal and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades. Topics include indoor air quality, types of duct systems, and field measuring and fitting. This course is designed for students majoring in the sheet metal and HVAC trades. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9707 Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC (A)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Sheet Metal applications. Topics include system start-up and shut-down, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems, and how to design fume and exhaust systems per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) standards. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9708 Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC (B)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) troubleshooting and Sheet Metal roofing. Topics include troubleshooting and repair of gas and electric heating systems, cooling systems, heat pumps, and electronic controls, as well as system balancing. Sheet Metal topics include metal roof system applications and installation. This course is designed for students planning a career in the Sheet Metal and HVAC fields. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
SHEE 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Sheet Metal
- Units
- 1-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives.Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.