Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet metal workers design, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products and systems. They may specialize in on-site installation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and material handling system design, shop manufacture, and servicing and maintenance of installed equipment and systems. Those who work in installation may specialize in HVAC, boiler lagging/vessel cladding, roofing products, architectural sheet metal, custom metal products, food service products, secondary systems for environmental projects, pneumatic conveyance or signage.
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National Occupational Classification (NOC): 72102
Designation Year: 1958
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Trade title: Sheet Metal Worker, in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Tinsmith (QC)
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) New
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Occupational Standard for current exams Previous
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Skills for Success (Essential Skills)
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Job Market Reports
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Sample Questions
Try the sample Sheet Metal Worker examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
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Mathematical Formulas
For some questions, you may need to use mathematical formulas. You will be provided with the following list of formulas when you write the exam.
Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Sheet Metal Worker.