How to Apply

  1. Must have the desire and aptitude to listen, learn and work with your hands and mind.
  2. Be at least 18 years of age.
  3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  4. Provide a valid Nevada driver’s license prior to acceptance as well as copies of the following documents at the time of application:
    – Birth Certificate (if written in a language other than English, provide a notarized translation)
    – High School diploma or equivalent certificate (if unavailable, must provide sealed transcripts with graduation date)
    – College grade transcripts (if applicable)
    – Military release papers DD-214 (if applicable)
    – Proof of previous sheet metal experience (if applicable)
  5. Be able to pass a basic math and reading competency exam administered by the committee.
  6. Appear before the JATC board for an oral interview.
  7. Those applicants selected are subject to a substance abuse test prior to being indentured.

The Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for apprenticeship at our training center the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Applications must be submitted in person, and you must meet the minimum qualification requirements, NO EXCEPTIONS.

The following is a guide to assist you in preparation for the reading and math test given as part of the Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship application process. This is only a general guide and is not all-inclusive.

  • Reading
    o Reading and Comprehension of Short Articles
    o Reading and Interpretation of Graphs and Charts
    o Reading and Interpretation of Short Articles
  • Word problems
  • Problem solving and reasoning
  • Math
    o General Math
  • Percentages
  • Define Integers
  • Identify a Quadratic Equation
  • Mechanical Reasoning (gears – power and rotation)
    o Fractions and Decimals
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Convert Fractions to Decimals
  • Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
    o Linear Measurements
  • Reading a Standard Rule
  • Addition of Feet and Inches
  • Subtraction of Feet and Inches
    o Liquid Measurements
  • Pints = Quart
  • Quart = Gallon
    o Geometry
  • Definition of Acute Angle
  • Definition of Obtuse Angle
  • Triangles (# sides, sum of angles)
  • Pythagorean Theorem

The following is a list of websites that maybe helpful:
math.com
aplusmath.com
321know.com
webmath.com