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Architectural Glass and Metal Technician 204_e (Youth Apprenticeship in…
Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
Co-Op Diploma
(Another pathway to apprenticeship
training)
Pre-Apprenticeship Training program in college: apprenticeship + earn diploma
What are the Benefits?
Helps unemployed people strengthen their skills and become more eligible for apprenticeship training in skilled trade.
Youth Apprenticeship in high school OYAP
(optional)
Benefits of OYAP
Better transition from school to work.
Earn work experience
Develop job skills.
OYAP apprentices may have access to Level 1 programs
Become a member of the Ontario College of Trades
What is OYAP?
An opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working towards an apprenticeship through a cooperative education placement.
How long does it take?
One semester chose to do either 2 credit (half-day) or 4 credit (full-day) program
Apprenticeship
How long does an apprenticeship take to complete?
The program duration set is 8,000 hours (approximately four years)
-7,280 hours of on-the-job work experience -720 hours of in-school training.
Requirements to complete apprenticeship:
Become member of the Ontario College of Trades
Complete all hours necessary
Remain active
member of the college for the duration of their apprenticeship.
What is an apprenticeship?
In-school training
Three levels of theoretical training Level 1,2 and 3 which involve:
trade tools and equipment
material handling and access equipment
glass cutting, shaping and installation
glazing systems
seals, gaskets and caulking
prepare for onsite installation
fasteners
fabricate, assemble and install windows
curtain walls
glazing films
Becoming certified and registered
When completing an apprenticeship you will receive a certificate of Apprenticeship.
After passing a certification examination and meeting all requirements you can apply to become certified and registered.
Job Description
They measures, cuts, prepares, fits, installs, replaces and repairs all types of glass and glass substitutes, typically in commercial, residential and transportation settings
Blue prints
Type
S – Structural
A – Architectural
M – Mechanical
P – Plumbing
L – Landscape
E – Electrical
Sometimes: F – Fire protection/sprinkler
Components of blueprints
Title block
Name/title: briefly describes the project or object to be built
Dates: When it was drawn, checked, and approved
Drawn by: Name of the person that made it
Drawing #: number used to identify the blueprint
Scale: the ratio of the size of the object as drawn to the object’s actual size
Revision block: provides information on revisions
Title blocks often include a company logo
Can be horizontal or vertical on the edge of a page
Border
-The ½” area around the blueprint.
-Typically include zone letters and numbers to form a grid to help reference locations.
Drawing area
- Includes details required to construct the project.
Revision block
Not always included in drawings.
Used to record amendments to drawing.
Includes a legend to identify revisions.
Includes information of the person who made the revision and when.
Legend
- Identifies symbols and lines used on a blueprint
Career Opportunities
Tradespeople/Machine Operators/Technicians: use blueprints to perform tasks related to building the project (apprenticeship, 2-year college, on job training)
Inspectors: ensures the actual project reflects the blueprint & code (high school diploma, college and/or university)
Technologists: create blueprints to be approved by engineers (3-year college diploma)
Engineers: create and/or approve blueprints, ensuring adherence to codes (4+ year university degree)
Architects: create overall vision of the project through visual representation (5-7-year university degree + 3-year internship)
Purpose
We use them to portray a structure, object before it is developed.
Blueprints are used in all industry sectors
Blueprints include multiple sets of drawings and specifications.
An apprenticeship is a system of training of a trade with on-the-job training and some study. Apprenticeships can also allow someone to gain a license to practice in a certain profession.
