HVAC Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program

ACTA's Apprenticeship Training Program is a contractor's source for top quality apprentices.  To request an apprentice or to find out how to enroll your employees into ACTA's program, contact Tony by email at tcreighton@actrade.ac or by phone at 1-888-486-4464 x. 103.  

 

If you are an individual interested in enrolling into ACTA's apprenticeshp program, please contact Tony by email at tcreighton@actrade.ac or by phone at 1-888-486-4464 x. 103.

Courses Available

  • Commercial Sheet Metal - Four Year Apprentice Training (Federal and California) - Starting August 2024

    (You must be a registered apprentice to enroll in this course - contact ACTA for information on how to become an apprentice)

    This is a 4 yr program that teaches an apprentice how to install, fabricate, read blueprints, and supervise jobs once they become journeymen. Enroll now to learn the skills needed to perform the job.


  • Pre-Apprenticeship Training -


  • Math Prep Class - Optional Course Before Apprenticeship Entrance Exam

    This is a prep class only - Not an apprenticeship

    Do you need to brush up on your math? ACTA offers a basic trade math prep class for apprentice applicants. This class covers basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing of whole numbers and fractions, and geometrical formulas.


  • Customized Training - See class pricing above - Members may be eligible to enroll employees at no cost as part of your membership - please check with the ACTA staff


  • Continuing Ed Classes - See class pricing above - Members may be eligible to enroll employees at no cost as part of your membership - please check with the ACTA staff


  • Designing an Efficient Duct System - March 20, 2026 | 2-4p (pst)

    Cost: Deluxe Member - $249; Full Member - $282; Associate Member - $332; Non-member - $332

    Students will learn the basics of good duct design, including the proper selection of fittings and proper duct sizing.


  • Foreman Job Management - June 2026

    Cost: Deluxe Member - $249; Full Member - $282; Associate Member - $332; Non-member - $332

    Students will learn job management techniques, ranging from proper communication to time management.


  • Detailing Jobsite Fittings - September 2026

    Cost: Deluxe Member - $249; Full Member - $282; Associate Member - $332; Non-member - $332

    This class aims to correct the miscommunications between field detailing and shop fabrication. Students will learn how to properly detail and submit fittings for fabrication.


  • Job Layout and Ordering - November 2026

    Cost: Deluxe Member - $249; Full Member - $282; Associate Member - $332; Non-member - $332

    This class is designed to help cut wasted time during job layout and prevent over/under ordering of duct and materials. Students will learn tips on efficient job layout and ordering procedures.


How our "Live" Online Training Works

On ACTA's Online Campus, every student interacts "live" with their instructor.  Even students with little computer experience find it easy to engage in class activities, go on web field trips with the class, ask questions, and most importantly, learn what they need to know to benefit themselves and their employer.

 

Structured System of Hands-on Assignments

ACTA partners with contractors to make sure students receive the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to be successful.  Each class week includes specific work assignments to assure students receive actual hands-on experience.

Four times a year, students attend a 12 hour lab weekend class where they take exams and get hands-on training from an ACTA instructor.

Certificates

A Journeyman's Card and Certificate of Completion will be awarded to apprentices who successfully conmplete all class requirements, finish 6500 work hours, and pass the journeyman exit exam.