The Details
What you need
To qualify for a School License, applicants must comply with the following:
- All schools shall employ licensed instructors competent to impart instruction in those branches which they teach.
- All schools shall have a maximum of 25:1 student/instructor ratio. No instructor may supervise or teach more than one class at the same time.
- All private schools must submit copies of student contract with itemization of tuition, fees, and any equipment costs.
- All private schools must submit a bond in the amount determined by the board. The Board may waive bond requirement for licensed Proprietary Schools.
- A demonstration/work area to allow for safe passage of staff and students.
- A lecture room with a minimum of individual desks, student arm chairs, or tables adequate to allow seating for no more than three students per table.
- Male and female restrooms in accordance with the Massachusetts plumbing code.
- A fire detection and sprinkler system, and operable hand fire extinguishers as required by local governing authority.
- All schools shall have, and maintain in good working condition, equipment and materials appropriate and sufficient for its students.
- All schools shall contain a designated library or study area that maintains published or electronic references to the following publications:
- 271 CMR and M.G.L. c. 112, 237-251.
- The Massachusetts building code (780 CMR) and its component parts the Massachusetts Basic Building Code.
- The Massachusetts One and Two Family Dwelling Code
- The International Mechanical Code.
- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association’s standards.
- The rules and standards of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- The Massachusetts Fire Code (527 CMR), and applicable National Fire Protection Association codes and standards.
Applications for a Sheet Metal School License must include the following:
- A detailed floor plan indicating the demonstration area, lecture room and restrooms.
- A copy of the facilities occupancy permit.
- A copies of student contract with itemization of tuition, fees, and equipment costs. (private schools only).
- A detailed outline of the sheet metal curriculum.
- An Authorized CORI Form
Fees
The fee is not refundable. Publicly-funded programs are exempt from fees.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable license processing and issuance | $300 | each |
How to apply
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
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