Sheet Metal Workers design, fabricate, install and repair sheet metal products and systems. In fabrication work, they lay out and measure pieces to specifications. They use hand tools, portable power tools and shop equipment. They assemble and join the pieces by welding and using mechanical fasteners. Sheet Metal Workers specialize in on-site installation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and material handling system design, shop manufacture, and maintenance of installed equipment and systems. Those who work in installation 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.

Employers in this trade include sheet metal fabrication shops, manufacturing companies, installation contractors, HVAC contractors, and architectural contractors. Sheet Metal Workers work in residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and construction sectors. They may become specialists in design and layout, and move into positions such as estimators, supervisors or business owners. (https://www.red-seal.ca/_conf/assets/custom/docms/sheetmetalworker_tp2018_eng.pdf)

Apprenticeship Term: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2022)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (34 wks)	8 weeks	7 weeks	6 weeks
8 weeks**	8 weeks	7 weeks	6 weeks

Apprenticeship Term: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2018)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (34 wks)	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
16 weeks**	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.**