Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade Name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Sheet Metal Worker.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4.

3. Total Training Hours

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Not applicable Context Context Context
Not applicable Safety and Health Related Functions in context Safety and Health Related Functions in context Safety and Health Related Functions in context
Not applicable Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context
Not applicable Pattern Development in context Pattern Development in context Pattern Development in context
Not applicable Not applicable Installation Site Preparation in context Installation Site Preparation in context
Not applicable Not applicable Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context
Not applicable Communication in context Communication in context Communication in context
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Specialty Product Fabrication in context
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Specialty Product Installation in context
Not applicable Not applicable Chimney, Breeching and Venting Installation and Connection in context Chimney, Breeching and Venting Installation and Connection in context
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Scheduled Maintenance in context
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Repair in context
Safety and Health Related Functions
  • 1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.02 Maintains safe work environment
  • 1.03 Performs lock-out and tag-out procedures
  • 1.04 Participates in healthy and respectful workplace practices
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand and portable power tools
  • 2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment (ferrous)
  • 2.04 Uses resistance spot welding equipment
  • 2.07 Uses oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment (oxy fuel and plasma arc in L1)
  • 2.09 Uses soldering and brazing equipment
  • 2.10 Uses measuring and layout equipment
  • 2.12 Uses access equipment
  • 2.13 Uses hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment (ferrous)
  • 2.06 Uses shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment
  • 2.09 Uses soldering and brazing equipment
  • 2.11 Uses testing and inspection devices
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment (non-ferrous)
  • 2.05 Uses gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment
  • 2.11 Uses testing and inspection devices
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment (non-ferrous)
  • 2.07 Uses oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment (laser cutting in L4)
  • 2.08 Uses laser welding and cleaning equipment (NOT COMMON CORE)
  • 2.11 Uses testing and inspection devices
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Uses trade-related documentation
  • 3.02 Interprets drawings and project specifications
  • 3.03 Organizes materials and equipment for project
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Uses trade-related documentation
  • 3.02 Interprets drawings and project specifications
  • 3.04 Performs basic design and field modifications
Not applicable Organizes Work
  • 3.02 Interprets drawings and project specifications
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Continuous Learning
  • 4.01 Upgrades in new trade practices and procedures
  • 4.02 Upgrades in emerging technologies
Communication
  • 5.01 Uses communication techniques
Not applicable Not applicable Mentoring
  • 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Pattern Development
  • 6.01 Develops patterns using simple and straight line layout (Identification of other types of pattern development methods)
Pattern Development
  • 6.02 Develops patterns using parallel line method
  • 6.03 Develops patterns using radial line method
  • 6.04 Develops patterns using triangulation method
Pattern Development
  • 6.02 Develops patterns using parallel line method
  • 6.03 Develops patterns using radial line method
  • 6.04 Develops patterns using triangulation method
Pattern Development
  • 6.05 Uses computer technology for pattern development
Air/Material Handling Component Fabrication
  • 7.01 Cuts ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.03 Insulates ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.06 Fabricates hanger systems, supports and bases
Air/Material Handling Component Fabrication
  • 7.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and components
Air/Material Handling Component Fabrication
  • 7.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and components
Air/Material Handling Component Fabrication
  • 7.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and components
  • 7.05 Fabricates dampers
Not applicable Flashing, Roofing, Sheeting, and Cladding Fabrication
  • 8.01 Cuts material for flashing, roofing, sheeting and cladding
  • 8.02 Forms flashing, roofing, sheeting and cladding
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Specialty Product Fabrication
  • 9.01 Cuts material for specialty products
  • 9.02 Forms specialty products
  • 9.03 Assembles specialty products
  • 9.04 Finishes specialty products
Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Specialty Product Installation
  • 18.01 Installs stainless steel specialty products
  • 18.02 Installs non-stainless steel specialty products
  • 18.03 Installs marine products
Not applicable
Not applicable Installation Site Preparation
  • 10.01 Performs on-site measurements
  • 10.02 Performs demolition for renovations
  • 10.03 Installs penetrations and sleeves
  • 10.04 Installs supports and bases
  • 10.05 Installs hangers, cables, braces, brackets and seismic restraints
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Chimney, Breeching and Venting Installation and Connection
  • 11.01 Installs chimneys and stacks
  • 11.02 Connects appliances or mechanical equipment to chimney and breeching
  • 11.03 Installs high efficiency appliances and mechanical equipment
Not applicable Not applicable
Air Handling System Component Installation
  • 12.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 12.02 Installs ductwork and fittings
  • 12.03 Installs dampers
  • 12.05 Installs registers, grilles, diffusers and louvers
  • 12.09 Installs plenums
Air Handling System Component Installation
  • 12.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 12.04 Installs fire and fire/smoke dampers
  • 12.08 Installs system component accessories
Air Handling System Component Installation
  • 12.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 12.06 Installs terminal boxes
  • 12.07 Installs coils and duct heaters
  • 12.08 Installs system component accessories
  • 12.09 Installs plenums
Air Handling System Component Installation
  • 12.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 12.08 Installs system component accessories
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Material Handling System Component Installation
  • 13.01 Installs pneumatic and gravity material handling system components
  • 13.02 Installs mechanized material handling system components
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Thermal Insulation, Lagging, Cladding and Flashing
  • 14.01 Applies thermal insulation to components
  • 14.02 Applies lagging and cladding to components
  • 14.03 Applies flashing to components
Not applicable Not applicable Leak Testing, Air Balancing, Commissioning
  • 15.01 Performs leak tests
  • 15.02 Performs testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
  • 15.03 Participates in the commissioning of air and material handling systems
Not applicable
Not applicable Roofing and Cladding Systems
  • 16.01 Lays out roof and walls
  • 16.02 Installs insulation, isolation material and building envelope components
  • 16.03 Installs roofing and cladding system components
  • 16.04 Seals exposed joints
  • 16.05 Installs decking
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Exterior Components Installation
  • 17.01 Prepares surface
  • 17.02 Fastens exterior components
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Scheduled Maintenance
  • 19.01 Performs maintenance inspections
  • 19.02 Services components
Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Repair
  • 20.01 Diagnoses system faults
  • 20.02 Repairs worn or faulty components
Not applicable