糖心vlog传媒Metal Fabrication instructor Karl Plautz works with student Austin Shilito in NIC鈥檚 welding and metal fabrication shop in Campbell River.
Metal workers can expand their skills, thanks to a new metal fabrication program starting this fall in Campbell River.
The new Metal Fabricator Foundation Harmonized is a newly redeveloped program, based on the former Metal Fabrication Foundation training and is geared to individuals looking to enhance their Metal Fabrication skills and for individuals who want to pursue Red Seal designation in Metal Fabrication.
鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to bring the updated program back to Campbell River,鈥� said Chris Udy, director of trades and technical programs at NIC. 鈥淲hen speaking with our Industry leaders locally and provincially they have been clear in stating that there is a need for the current and future workforce to have enhanced metal fabrication skills. This program is designed to allow our students to fill that skills gap.鈥�
Metal fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals in manufacturing and construction industries. NIC鈥檚 new 23-week program covers the Industry Training Authority requirements for technical training credit for Level 1 and provides 450 hours of work-based credit toward a student鈥檚 apprenticeship hours.
In addition to the revamped curriculum, the program admission requirements have changed, so students no longer need welding training as a prerequisite, noted Udy.
鈥淲e heard from both students and industry it created a barrier for those interested in starting metal work,鈥� he said. 鈥淭his new program will allow students to start from the beginning and gain those foundational skills, while also providing skill enhancement to those who already have metal working experience.鈥�
The foundation program is being led by Red Seal welder and metal fabricator Karl Plautz, who joined 糖心vlog传媒this term and is currently teaching Welding Foundation Harmonized certificate at the Campbell River campus.
鈥淢etal fabrication and welding really go hand-in-hand,鈥� said Plautz. 鈥淢etal fabrication is an in-demand trade on its own, but adding it to your welding skills opens up more opportunities. It gives you critical skills that employers are looking for.鈥�
Plautz taught both welding and metal fabrication at the College of New Caledonia before joining NIC. He also worked in the mining, pulp and paper and oil extraction industries.
Applications are open now for the fall intake.
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