Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre 2024 Annual Contest


By / Jessica Kirby

The Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Centre held its annual competition this November, with 17 apprentices competing across four levels and representing multiple contractors. The event was a great success, celebrating the talent, dedication, and hard work of all participants. 

Students completed a theory test, which challenged them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of core concepts. Then focused on a drafting portion and then a shop project component, putting their skills and creativity to the test.

The Trustees of the Sheet Metal Industry Training Board and the staff of the Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre, would like to thank and congratulate the contestants who participated, the event sponsors, and everyone who supported the event.

Level 1 Winner
Dorian Escamilla
Piedmont Sheet Metal (1997) Ltd.
Level 2 Winner
Jacob Smith
Smith Sheet Metal Works Ltd.
Level 3 Winner
Adam LaBar
Spectrum Sheet Metal Ltd.
Level 4 Winner
Natasha Hua
Modern Niagara Vancouver Inc.

Event sponsors included:

  • SMACNA-BC & SMART LOCAL 280
  • Anonymous Local 280 Members
  • AUSTIN METAL Fabricators
  • Bronzwerk
  • Lincoln Electric
  • Metro Metal Recycling
  • Miller Electric
  • Smith Sheet Metal Works
  • Raider Hansen Industrial Tools
  • Viaduct Sheet Metal
  • Walnut Grove Computers
  • Walter Surface Technologies
  • Western Gasco

Companies represented:

  • Apollo Sheet Metal Ltd.
  • Austin Metal Fabricators LP
  • Bronswerk
  • Century Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
  • City Sheet Metal (2022) Ltd.
  • Modern Niagara Vancouver Inc.
  • Piedmont Sheet Metal (1997) Ltd.
  • Spectrum Sheet Metal Ltd.
  • Smith Sheet Metal Works Ltd.
  • Viaduct Sheet Metal Works Ltd.