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Task A-1 Maintains safe and healthy workplace

Task Descriptor

Sheet metal workers participate in ensuring a healthy and inclusive workplace. They must be able to protect themselves, others, property, and the environment. Therefore, they must comply with company and jurisdictional regulations. It is critical that they be constantly aware of their surroundings and the hazards they may encounter. The use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment are essential to every job.

A-1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment

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yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-1.01.01P select PPE and safety equipment PPE and safety equipment are selected according to job requirements, jurisdictional regulations and site requirements
A-1.01.02P inspect PPE and safety equipment PPE and safety equipment are inspected before each use to verify operating condition and that they are free from damage
A-1.01.03P verify that PPE fits properly PPE is verified to ensure a proper fit according to safety standards
A-1.01.04P identify site hazards and jurisdictional regulations requiring use of PPE and safety equipment site hazards and jurisdictional regulations requiring use of PPE and safety equipment are identified according to inspections, toolbox talks and project specifications
A-1.01.05P store PPE and safety equipment PPE and safety equipment are stored to keep them free from contaminants and deterioration, and for longevity
A-1.01.06P identify and remove from service worn, damaged and defective PPE and safety equipment worn, damaged and defective PPE and safety equipment are identified and removed from service according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-1.01.07P maintain PPE and safety equipment and check certification and expiry dates PPE and safety equipment is maintained, and certification and expiry dates are checked

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-1.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of PPE and safety equipment, their characteristics, applications, maintenance, storage and procedures for use
  1. identify types of PPE and safety equipment, and describe their characteristics, applications and limitations
  2. describe operating principles of PPE and safety equipment
  3. interpret information about PPE and safety equipment found in specifications
A-1.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to inspect, maintain, store and use PPE and safety equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices to use PPE and safety equipment
  2. describe procedures to inspect, maintain, store and use PPE and safety equipment
A-1.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements for PPE and safety equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements for PPE and safety equipment
A-1.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for PPE and safety equipment
  1. identify and interpret safety and health jurisdictional regulations and responsibilities to use PPE and safety equipment
  2. describe roles and responsibilities of employers and employees to select and use PPE and safety equipment

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A-1.02 Maintains safe work environment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-1.02.01P perform preliminary site inspection preliminary site inspection is performed according to site-specific practices to identify workplace hazards
A-1.02.02P report workplace hazards workplace hazards are reported
A-1.02.03P install temporary safety protection temporary safety protection is installed according to jurisdictional regulations or site-specific practices
A-1.02.04P participate in daily or weekly toolbox meetings toolbox meetings are held daily or weekly according to site-specific practices
A-1.02.05P perform housekeeping tasks housekeeping tasks are performed to prevent tripping hazards, falling objects and slips
A-1.02.06P follow safety practices for using tools and equipment safety practices for using tools and equipment are followed according to manufacturers’ specifications and site-specific practices
A-1.02.07P identify and report defects and deficiencies defects and deficiencies are identified and reported according to site-specific practices

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-1.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
  1. describe company safety policies and procedures
  2. describe safe work practices, procedures and equipment
  3. describe good housekeeping practices
  4. interpret information about safe work practices and procedures found in specifications
  5. identify workplace hazards
  6. explain consequences of not identifying and reporting defects and deficiencies
A-1.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of inspection procedures
  1. describe procedures to inspect sites
A-1.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to perform safe work practices and procedures
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to perform safe work practices and procedures
A-1.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for safety
  1. identify and interpret workplace safety and health jurisdictional regulations
  2. identify safety protection used to secure sites
A-1.02.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

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A-1.03 Performs lock-out and tag-out procedures

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-1.03.01P coordinate lock-out and tag-out requirements lock-out and tag-out requirements are coordinated with appropriate authorities and other trades according to jurisdictional regulations and job requirements
A-1.03.02P locate all circuits and equipment that require lock-out and tag-out circuits and equipment that require lock-out and tag-out are located according to job requirements
A-1.03.03P select lock-out devices for lock-out and tag-out lock-out devices are selected to ensure lock-out and tag-out according to job requirements and site policies
A-1.03.04P isolate hazardous energies and de-energize locked-out equipment hazardous energies are isolated and locked-out equipment is de-energized according to jurisdictional regulations
A-1.03.05P verify lock-out and tag-out to be in zero energy state lock-out and tag-out is verified to be in zero energy state by performing post-operational test
A-1.03.06P remove lock-out and tag-out devices lock-out and tag-out devices are removed after equipment has been repaired or replaced

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-1.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of lock-out and tag-out devices, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify lock-out and tag-out devices, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of lock-out and tag-out devices
  3. interpret information about lock-out and tag-out devices found in specifications
A-1.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform lock-out and tag-out
  1. identify situations, circuits and equipment that require lock-out and tag-out
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices to perform lock-out and tag-out
  3. describe procedures to perform lock-out and tag-out on equipment and to remove lock-out and tag-out devices
A-1.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to perform lock-out and tag-out
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to perform lock-out and tag-out
A-1.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform lock-out and tag-out
  1. identify safety jurisdictional regulations to perform lock-out and tag-out on hazardous energies equipment

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A-1.04 Participates in healthy and respectful workplace practices

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-1.04.01P perform self-assessment of physical and mental health self-assessment of physical and mental health is performed, and health concerns are identified
A-1.04.02P identify supports and resources for personal mental health supports and resources for personal mental health are identified
A-1.04.03P identify techniques to manage health and wellness techniques to manage health and wellness are identified
A-1.04.04P assess personal job satisfaction personal job satisfaction is assessed, and concerns are discussed with management
A-1.04.05P create plan to manage work-life balance plan is created to manage work-life balance and discussed with supervisors
A-1.04.06P support and promote anti-harassment and anti-discrimination practices in workplace workplace is harassment and discrimination-free

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-1.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of personal health and well-being
  1. describe how personal health and well-being impacts professional practice and healthy work environments
  2. identify and describe physical and emotional requirements of trade
  3. identify workplace stressors
  4. describe elements of healthy organizational cultures and importance of sense of collaboration and community
  5. identify behaviours that affect physical and mental health
A-1.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques to manage health and wellness
  1. describe stress and time management techniques
  2. identify supports to manage personal health and wellbeing
  3. describe techniques to manage health and wellness
A-1.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of professionalism and professional ethics
  1. identify characteristics and purpose of professionalism and professional ethics
  2. describe factors that impact professionalism
  3. identify elements of codes of ethics, codes of conduct and other professional standards, and describe their characteristics and applications
A-1.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of value of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in workplace
  1. recognize value of diversity and differences between individuals
  2. define equity and importance of individual’s access to opportunities and resources
  3. define inclusion and creation of respectful work environments
  4. identify conduct that constitutes harassment and discrimination

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Task A-2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment

Task Descriptor

Sheet metal workers use and maintain tools and equipment to perform tasks in their trade. These include hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment and access equipment.

A-2.01 Uses hand and portable power tools

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.01.01P select and use hand and portable power tools hand and portable power tools are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.01.02P verify safety guards on power tools safety guards on power tools are used according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.01.03P organize and store hand and portable power tools hand and portable power tools are organized and stored in clean and dry environment to avoid damage
A-2.01.04P clean and maintain hand and portable power tools hand and portable power tools are cleaned and maintained to prevent corrosion and to promote ease of operation and longevity
A-2.01.05P identify and replace worn, damaged and defective hand and portable power tools worn, damaged and defective hand and portable power tools are tagged and removed from service
A-2.01.06P charge batteries batteries are charged according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of hand and portable power tools, their characteristics, applications and operations
  1. identify types of hand and portable power tools, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of hand and portable power tools
  3. interpret information about hand and portable power tools found in manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use hand and portable power tools
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices to use hand and portable power tools
  2. describe procedures to use hand and portable power tools
  3. describe procedures to maintain hand and portable power tools
  4. describe procedures to inspect hand and portable power tools
  5. identify criteria for replacement or repair of hand and portable power tools
A-2.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use powder-actuated tools
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use powder-actuated tools
A-2.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use powder-actuated tools
  1. identify specifications and jurisdictional regulations to use powder-actuated tools
A-2.01.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle hand tools and portable power tools

A-2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.02.01P select and use shop tools and equipment shop tools and equipment are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.02.02P clean and maintain shop tools and equipment shop tools and equipment are cleaned and maintained to prevent corrosion and for ease of operation and longevity according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.02.03P identify and tag worn, damaged and defective shop tools and equipment worn, damaged and defective shop tools and equipment are identified and tagged according to company policies and removed from service
A-2.02.04P identify shop tools and equipment capacities, limitations and operational parameters shop tools and equipment capacities, limitations and operational parameters are identified according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.02.05P change damaged, worn or dull components damaged, worn or dull components are changed according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.02.06P monitor and top up fluids and gases for shop equipment shop equipment is monitored for fluid and gas levels and topped up according to manufacturers’ specifications and performance
A-2.02.07P ensure exhaust procedures are followed exhaust procedures are followed according to jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of shop tools and equipment, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of shop tools and equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify types of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. describe operating principles of shop tools and equipment
  4. interpret information about shop tools and equipment found on warning and caution labels, and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use shop tools and equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices to use shop tools and equipment
  2. describe procedures to inspect shop tools and equipment
  3. describe procedures to maintain shop tools and equipment
  4. describe procedures to use shop tools and equipment
  5. identify criteria for replacement or repair of shop tools and equipment
A-2.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use shop tools and equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use shop tools and equipment
A-2.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use shop tools and equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use shop tools and equipment
A-2.02.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle shop tools and equipment
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.03.01P select gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment GMAW and FCAW equipment are selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.03.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE is used according to job requirements
A-2.03.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.03.04P set up GMAW and FCAW equipment GMAW and FCAW equipment are set up according to job, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.03.05P prepare material to be welded material to be welded is prepared according to job requirements, material compatibility and engineered drawings
A-2.03.06P select type of gases used for welding type of gases used for welding are selected according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.03.07P select and use welding wire welding wire is selected and used according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.03.08P perform welding process welding process is performed according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.03.09P inspect visual characteristics of weld characteristics of weld are visually inspected for quality and deficiencies are identified

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of GMAW and FCAW equipment, their accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of GMAW and FCAW equipment, consumables and accessories used to weld mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of GMAW and FCAW equipment
  3. describe GMAW and FCAW process and its applications
  4. interpret symbols and information about GMAW and FCAW welding found on drawings and specifications
A-2.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to weld using GMAW and FCAW equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use GMAW and FCAW equipment
  2. describe procedures to set up, adjust and shut down GMAW and FCAW equipment
  3. describe procedures to maintain and troubleshoot GMAW and FCAW equipment
  4. describe procedures to weld mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel using GMAW and FCAW equipment
  5. describe hot work procedures
  6. identify types of welds performed using GMAW and FCAW process
  7. identify weld characteristics and deficiencies
  8. describe weld defects, their causes and procedures to prevent and correct them
A-2.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use GMAW and FCAW equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use GMAW and FCAW equipment
A-2.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use GMAW and FCAW equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use GMAW and FCAW equipment
A-2.03.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle GMAW and FCAW equipment and consumables
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-2.04 Uses resistance spot welding equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.04.01P select resistance spot welding equipment resistance spot welding equipment is selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.04.02P inspect and maintain resistance spot welding equipment resistance spot welding equipment is maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.04.03P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to jurisdictional regulations and PPE is used according to job requirements
A-2.04.04P set up and adjust spot welding equipment spot welding equipment is set up and adjusted according to job, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.04.05P prepare material to be welded material to be welded is prepared according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.04.06P perform spot welding process spot welding process is performed according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.04.07P verify welds welds are verified to confirm fusion meets job requirements and deficiencies are identified

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of resistance spot welding equipment, their consumables, accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify resistance spot welding equipment, and describe its characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of resistance spot welding equipment
  3. interpret symbols and information about resistance spot welding equipment found on drawings and specifications
  4. identify considerations when determining resistance spot welding equipment setup
  5. describe procedures used to set up and adjust resistance spot welding equipment
  6. describe procedures to inspect resistance spot welding equipment
  7. describe procedures to maintain resistance spot welding equipment
  8. describe weld defects, their causes and procedures used to prevent and correct them
A-2.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to weld using resistance spot welding equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use resistance spot welding equipment
  2. describe procedures to weld using resistance spot welding process
A-2.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle resistance spot welding equipment and consumables

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A-2.05 Uses gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.05.01P select gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment GTAW equipment is selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE is used according to job requirements
A-2.05.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.05.04P set up GTAW equipment GTAW equipment is set up according to job, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.05P prepare material to be welded material to be welded is prepared according to job requirements and material compatibility
A-2.05.06P select type of gases used for welding type of gases used for welding are selected according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.07P select tungsten electrode tungsten electrode is selected according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.08P select and use filler material filler material is selected and used according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.09P perform GTAW processes GTAW processes are performed according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.05.10P inspect visual characteristics of weld characteristics of weld are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of GTAW equipment, its consumables, accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify GTAW equipment, its consumables and accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of GTAW equipment
  3. interpret symbols and information about GTAW equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to weld using GTAW process
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use GTAW equipment
  2. describe procedures to set up, adjust and shut down GTAW equipment
  3. describe procedures to maintain and troubleshoot GTAW equipment
  4. describe procedures to weld mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel using GTAW process
  5. describe hot work procedures
  6. identify types of welds performed using GTAW process
  7. identify weld characteristics and deficiencies
  8. describe weld defects, their causes and procedures used to prevent and correct them
A-2.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use GTAW equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use GTAW equipment
A-2.05.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use GTAW equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use GTAW equipment
A-2.05.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle GTAW equipment and consumables
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-2.06 Uses shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.06.01P select shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment SMAW equipment is selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.06.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE is used according to job requirements
A-2.06.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.06.04P set up SMAW equipment SMAW equipment is set up according to job, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.06.05P prepare material to be welded material to be welded is prepared according to job requirements and material compatibility
A-2.06.06P select electrode electrode is selected according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.06.07P perform SMAW processes SMAW processes are performed according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.06.08P remove slag slag is removed
A-2.06.09P inspect visual characteristics of weld characteristics of weld are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of SMAW equipment, its accessories, consumables, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify SMAW equipment and its accessories, and describe their characteristics, limitations and applications
  2. identify consumables used for SMAW welding
  3. describe operating principles of SMAW equipment
  4. interpret electrode numbering system for application
  5. interpret symbols and information about SMAW equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to weld using SMAW process
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use SMAW equipment
  2. identify types of welds performed using SMAW process
  3. describe procedures to set up, adjust and shut down SMAW equipment
  4. describe procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot SMAW equipment
  5. describe hot work procedures
  6. describe procedures to weld mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel using SMAW process
  7. describe weld defects, their causes and procedures used to prevent and correct them
A-2.06.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use SMAW equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use SMAW equipment
A-2.06.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use SMAW equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use SMAW equipment
A-2.06.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle SMAW equipment and their consumables
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-2.07 Uses oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.07.01P select oxy-fuel, plasma arc or laser cutting equipment oxy-fuel, plasma arc or laser cutting equipment is selected according to job requirements
A-2.07.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE is used according to job requirements and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.07.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.07.04P set up oxy-fuel, plasma arc or laser cutting equipment oxy-fuel, plasma arc or laser cutting equipment is set up according to job requirements, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.07.05P identify and prepare material to be cut material to be cut is identified and prepared according to project and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.07.06P select gases for cutting gases for cutting are selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.07.07P perform oxy-fuel cutting procedures oxy-fuel cutting procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut and site conditions
A-2.07.08P perform plasma arc cutting procedures plasma arc cutting procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut and site conditions
A-2.07.09P perform laser cutting procedures laser cutting procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut and site conditions
A-2.07.10P select and maintain torch tips on oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment torch tips on oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment are selected and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.07.11P inspect oxy-fuel cutting defects cuts are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified
A-2.07.12P inspect plasma arc cutting defects cuts are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified
A-2.07.13P inspect laser cutting defects cuts are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified
A-2.07.14P perform shut down procedures shut down procedures are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.07.15P perform post-cut cleaning post-cut cleaning is performed according to job requirements

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment, their accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment and their accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
  3. interpret symbols and information about oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment found on drawings and specifications
  4. identify gases used with oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
A-2.07.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
  2. describe hot work procedures
  3. describe procedures to prepare materials using oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
  4. describe procedures to cut materials using oxy-fuel, plasma arc and laser cutting equipment
  5. describe cutting defects, their causes and procedures used to prevent and correct them
  6. describe post-cut cleaning procedures
A-2.07.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

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A-2.08 Uses laser welding and cleaning equipment (NOT COMMON CORE)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
no no NV yes yes yes yes yes yes no NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.08.01P select laser welding and cleaning equipment laser welding and cleaning equipment is selected according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings
A-2.08.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE and safety equipment is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE and safety equipment is used according to job requirements
A-2.08.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.08.04P set up laser welding and cleaning equipment laser welding and cleaning equipment is set up according to job requirements, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.08.05P identify and prepare material to be welded or cleaned material to be welded or cleaned is identified and prepared according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.08.06P select gases for welding and cleaning gases for welding and cleaning are selected according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.08.07P perform laser welding procedures laser welding procedures are performed according to type of materials to be welded, site conditions and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.08.08P perform laser cleaning procedures laser cleaning procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cleaned, site conditions and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.08.09P select and maintain torch tips on laser welding and cleaning equipment torch tips on laser welding and cleaning equipment are selected and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.08.10P inspect welding and cleaning defects welds are visually inspected for quality, and deficiencies are identified
A-2.08.11P perform shut down procedures shut down procedures are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.08.01L demonstrate knowledge of laser welding and cleaning equipment, their accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify laser welding and cleaning equipment and their accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of laser welding and cleaning equipment
  3. interpret symbols and information about laser welding and cleaning equipment found on drawings and specifications
  4. identify gases used with laser welding and cleaning equipment
A-2.08.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
  2. describe hot work procedures
  3. describe procedures to prepare materials using laser welding and cleaning equipment
  4. describe procedures to weld and clean materials using laser welding and cleaning equipment
  5. describe welding and cleaning defects, their causes and procedures used to prevent and correct them
A-2.08.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
A-2.08.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use laser welding and cleaning equipment
A-2.08.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle laser welding and cleaning equipment

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A-2.09 Uses soldering and brazing equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes no yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.09.01P select soldering and brazing equipment soldering and brazing equipment is selected according to job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.09.02P ensure work area is ventilated, and PPE is used work area is ventilated according to project specifications and PPE is used according to job requirements
A-2.09.03P follow hot work procedures hot work procedures are followed according to job requirements
A-2.09.04P set up soldering and brazing equipment soldering and brazing equipment is set up according to job requirements, material and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.09.05P clean and replace torch tips on brazing equipment torch tips on brazing equipment are cleaned and replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.09.06P clean and tin soldering irons soldering irons are cleaned and tinned according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.09.07P perform soldering and brazing procedures soldering and brazing procedures are performed according to type of materials to be fastened, site conditions and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.09.08P store soldering and brazing equipment and supplies soldering and brazing equipment and supplies are stored to avoid damage or injury according to jurisdictional regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.09.01L demonstrate knowledge of soldering and brazing equipment, their accessories, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of soldering and brazing equipment and their accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of soldering and brazing equipment
  3. interpret information about soldering and brazing equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.09.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use soldering and brazing equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use soldering and brazing equipment
  2. describe hot work procedures
  3. describe procedures to maintain and troubleshoot soldering and brazing equipment
  4. describe procedures to set up, adjust and shut down soldering and brazing equipment
  5. identify materials used to solder and braze, and describe their applications
  6. identify differences between hard soldering and soft soldering
  7. describe procedures used to solder and braze different types of metals
A-2.09.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use soldering and brazing equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use soldering and brazing equipment
A-2.09.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle soldering and brazing equipment and consumables

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A-2.10 Uses measuring and layout equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.10.01P select measuring and layout equipment measuring and layout equipment is selected according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, drawings and dimensions
A-2.10.02P clean and maintain measuring and layout equipment measuring and layout equipment is cleaned and maintained
A-2.10.03P verify accuracy of measuring equipment accuracy of measuring equipment is verified according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.10.04P perform measuring and layout procedures measuring and layout procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut and site conditions
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.10.01L demonstrate knowledge of measuring and layout equipment, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of measuring and layout equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify types of drafting tools, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. describe operating principles of measuring and layout equipment
  4. interpret information about measuring and layout equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.10.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use measuring and layout equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use measuring and layout equipment
  2. describe procedures to use measuring and layout equipment
  3. describe procedures to inspect and maintain measuring and layout equipment

A-2.11 Uses testing and inspection devices

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes no yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.11.01P select testing and inspection devices testing and inspection devices are selected according to project and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.11.02P identify, tag and remove from service defective testing and inspection devices defective testing and inspection devices are identified, tagged and removed from service according to manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.11.03P follow manufacturers’ recommendations for regular calibration of testing and inspection devices manufacturers’ recommendations for regular calibration of testing and inspection devices are followed
A-2.11.04P check service records of testing and inspection devices service records of testing and inspection devices are checked prior to use to ensure effective operation
A-2.11.05P use testing and inspection devices testing and inspection devices are used according to project and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.11.06P store testing and inspection devices testing and inspection devices are stored according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.11.01L demonstrate knowledge of testing and inspection devices, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of testing and inspection devices, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of testing and inspection devices
  3. interpret information about testing and inspection devices found on drawings and specifications
A-2.11.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use testing and inspection devices
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use testing and inspection devices
  2. describe procedures to inspect, maintain and store testing and inspection devices
  3. describe procedures to set up and use testing and inspection devices
A-2.11.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

A-2.12 Uses access equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.12.01P select access equipment access equipment is selected according to size, site conditions, job requirements and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.12.02P inspect, identify, tag and remove from service worn, damaged and defective access equipment access equipment is inspected for damage and missing components, and are tagged and removed from service according to site requirements, project specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.12.03P identify hazards when erecting access equipment hazards are identified according to site conditions
A-2.12.04P secure access equipment access equipment is secured according to safety regulations and manufacturers’ specifications
A-2.12.05P erect, level and remove access equipment access equipment is erected, levelled and removed according to site requirements and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.12.06P operate access equipment within limitations access equipment is operated within limitations according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.12.07P document safe work procedures and maintenance safe work procedures and maintenance are documented according to jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.12.01L demonstrate knowledge of access equipment, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of access equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of access equipment
  3. interpret information about access equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.12.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use access equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use access equipment
  2. describe procedures to erect and remove access equipment
  3. describe procedures to inspect, maintain and store access equipment
A-2.12.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use access equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use access equipment
A-2.12.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use access equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use access equipment
A-2.12.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle access equipment
  2. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-2.13 Uses hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-2.13.01P select hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is selected according to job requirements, load size and capacities
A-2.13.02P inspect hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment before and after use hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is inspected before and after use according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.03P identify worn, damaged or defective hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment, and tag and remove from service worn, damaged or defective hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is identified, tagged and removed from service according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.04P set up hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is set up according to job requirements, material, manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.05P maintain hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.06P identify centre of gravity of load centre of gravity of load is identified according to drawings and pre-lift checks
A-2.13.07P secure load to rigging load is secured to rigging using rigging equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.08P communicate with personnel involved in lift personnel involved in lift use procedures used to communicate
A-2.13.09P restrict access to lift area access to lift area is restricted using barriers
A-2.13.10P perform hoisting, rigging and positioning procedures hoisting, rigging and positioning procedures are performed according to project specifications, site and environmental conditions, and jurisdictional regulations
A-2.13.11P store hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment is stored according to jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-2.13.01L demonstrate knowledge of hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment, their characteristics, limitations, applications and operation
  1. identify types of hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment, and describe their characteristics, limitations and applications
  2. describe operating principles of hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
  3. interpret information about hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-2.13.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices and procedures to use hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
  2. identify factors to consider when selecting hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
  3. describe procedures used to communicate during hoisting, rigging and positioning operations
  4. describe procedures used to ensure work area is safe for hoisting, rigging and positioning operations
  5. describe procedures to inspect, maintain and store hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
A-2.13.03L demonstrate knowledge of basic hoisting, rigging and positioning techniques
  1. identify types of knots, hitches, splices and bends, and describe procedures used to tie them
  2. identify types of slings
  3. determine sling angle when preparing for hoisting and positioning operations
  4. describe procedures used for attaching rigging equipment to load
  5. describe procedures used to perform lift
A-2.13.04L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to use hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to use hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
A-2.13.05L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to use hoisting, rigging and positioning
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to use hoisting, rigging and positioning

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Task A-3 Organizes Work

Task Descriptor

To organize their work, sheet metal workers must be able to use documents and drawings, plan their project tasks, and obtain and organize required materials. A well-organized job reduces costs, minimizes mistakes and ensures a productive and safe workplace.

A-3.01 Uses trade-related documentation

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-3.01.01P fill out trade-related documentation trade-related documentation is filled out according to trade and shop standards
A-3.01.02P complete safety-related documentation safety-related documentation is completed according to jurisdictional regulations and company policies
A-3.01.03P record maintenance, repairs and recommendations for follow-up action maintenance, repairs and recommendations are recorded for follow-up action according to company policies
A-3.01.04P sketch and dimension components to be fabricated and assembled components to be fabricated and assembled are sketched and dimensioned according to shop standards
A-3.01.05P complete material take-off lists (tear sheets) material take-off lists (tear sheets) are completed with information according to drawings and project specifications
A-3.01.06P review maintenance records and safety-related documentation maintenance records and safety-related documentation are reviewed to identify potential hazards
A-3.01.07P locate information in reference materials information in reference materials is located for job planning and to ensure project specifications are met
A-3.01.08P complete deficiency reports for quality control deficiency reports are completed for quality control according to manufacturers’ specifications and reference materials

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-3.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of trade-related and safety-related documentation, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types of trade-related and safety-related documentation, and describe their characteristics and applications
A-3.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare trade-related and safety-related documentation
  1. explain responsibilities associated with completing and signing trade-related and safety-related documentation
  2. describe procedures used to complete trade-related and safety-related documentation
  3. describe procedures to develop and interpret sketches
  4. identify types of material take-off lists, and describe their applications and procedures used to produce them
A-3.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements to complete trade-related and safety-related documentation
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to complete trade-related and safety-related documentation
A-3.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for trade-related and safety-related documentation
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations for trade-related and safety-related documentation

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

A-3.02 Interprets drawings and project specifications

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-3.02.01P locate information on drawings information on drawings is located
A-3.02.02P interpret sizing of actual dimensions sizing of actual dimensions is interpreted according to scale readings
A-3.02.03P check drawings for dimensioning and locations drawings are checked for dimensioning and locations
A-3.02.04P identify obstructions and needs for coordinating work with others obstructions are identified by visualizing finished product and work is coordinated with others to facilitate installation
A-3.02.05P cross-reference information on drawings information on drawings is cross-referenced with project specifications and reference materials

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-3.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and project specifications, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types of drawings and project specifications, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify views used on drawings
  3. identify parts of a drawing and describe their purpose and applications
  4. explain purpose of drawings and project specifications
A-3.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to interpret and extract information from drawings and project specifications
  1. identify and interpret common symbols and abbreviations found on drawings
  2. describe how to use scale rulers
  3. describe metric and imperial systems of measurement
A-3.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements for drawings for dimensioning and locations
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements for drawings for dimensioning and locations
A-3.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of other trades and mechanical interferences
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations for other trades and mechanical interferences

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A-3.03 Organizes materials and equipment for project

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-3.03.01P use materials and equipment materials and equipment are used according to job requirements
A-3.03.02P label materials and equipment materials and equipment are labelled by transferring information from drawings to fittings to ensure correct fabrication, assembly, shipping and installation
A-3.03.03P manage inventory of materials and equipment inventory of materials and equipment is managed according to shop standards
A-3.03.04P estimate time, materials and equipment requirements time, materials and equipment requirements are estimated for time management and work coordination purposes
A-3.03.05P manage and store job site materials and equipment job site materials and equipment are managed and stored according to environmental conditions, construction schedule and to coordinate work with other trades
A-3.03.06P load and unload materials and equipment materials and equipment are loaded and unloaded considering hazards of loading/unloading

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-3.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of materials and equipment, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types of materials and equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. interpret information about materials and equipment found on drawings and specifications
A-3.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to organize materials and equipment for projects
  1. describe considerations for determining materials and equipment supply requirements
  2. describe procedures to organize, store and maintain inventory of materials and equipment
A-3.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of safe handling practices for materials and equipment
  1. identify hazards of loading/unloading, and describe safe handling practices and procedures for materials and equipment
A-3.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to plan and organize jobs
  1. identify sources of information relevant to job planning
  2. identify considerations when determining job requirements
  3. describe procedures used to plan job tasks
A-3.03.05L demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification requirements for estimating and project management
  1. identify additional training and certification requirements to estimating and project management
A-3.03.06L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to load and unload materials and equipment
  1. identify codes, standards and jurisdictional regulations to load and unload materials and equipment
A-3.03.07L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of hazardous materials
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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A-3.04 Performs basic design and field modifications

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-3.04.01P perform preliminary site inspection preliminary site inspection is performed to identify potential conflicts or design modifications by comparing drawings and project specifications to site conditions
A-3.04.02P modify design for installation design for installation is modified using site measurements
A-3.04.03P design and modify sheet metal systems, materials and routing sheet metal systems, materials and routing are designed and modified according to job site conditions and interference drawings
A-3.04.04P sketch modifications modifications to accommodate changes in construction and installation requirements are sketched according to project specifications
A-3.04.05P determine design conflicts and implement field modifications design conflicts are determined, and field modifications are implemented according to project specifications and approvals
A-3.04.06P verify and validate accuracy of measurements, dimensions, scales and benchmarks on plans and designs, and make required corrections measurements, dimensions, scales and benchmarks on plans and designs are verified and validated, and required corrections are made
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-3.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of basic pattern development and layout
  1. identify layout tools and describe their applications and procedures for use
  2. identify layout methods and describe their applications
  3. describe procedures used to develop basic drawings and sketches
A-3.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform basic design and field modifications
  1. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices when performing basic design and field modifications
  2. describe procedures to inspect site
  3. describe procedures to take field measurements
  4. describe procedures to perform basic design and field modifications
  5. identify conflicts and implement field modifications
A-3.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of duct systems and their associated design principles
  1. identify types of basic duct systems, and describe their associated design principles
  2. describe procedures used to perform heat gain/loss calculations and their applications
  3. identify air patterns and describe their impact on operation of duct systems
  4. explain air pressure and its impact on operation of duct systems
  5. identify formulas used in duct system design and describe their applications
  6. identify considerations and requirements when determining duct system design
A-3.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for basic design and field modifications
  1. identify codes and jurisdictional regulations for basic design and field modifications
A-3.04.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle material
  3. identify practices that contribute to net-zero and carbon neutral efforts

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Task A-4 Maintains continuous learning

Task Descriptor

Sheet metal workers must stay current on building science principles and sustainable and emerging technologies being introduced in the trade. They need to keep informed about new and changing codes and jurisdictional regulations, types of equipment, products and materials.

A-4.01 Upgrades in new trade practices and procedures

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-4.01.01P apply continuous learning methods continuous learning methods are applied
A-4.01.02P develop and maintain personal and professional development plan personal and professional development plan is developed and maintained with established learning goals (short and long term) and time frames
A-4.01.03P identify available supports and resources for learning available supports and resources for learning are identified

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-4.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of upgrading in new trade practices and procedures
  1. identify continuous learning methods
  2. explain importance of staying current on new trade practices and procedures
  3. identify supports and resources for learning
A-4.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional development plan
  1. identify elements of a professional portfolio
  2. identify link between professionalism and continuous learning
  3. describe how to assess personal learning needs
  4. identify factors that may impact learning needs and goals

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

A-4.02 Upgrades in emerging technologies

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-4.02.01P read information about latest advancements and emerging technologies information about latest advancements and emerging technologies is read to stay informed
A-4.02.02P attend seminars, webinars and information sessions seminars, webinars and information sessions organized by manufacturers, suppliers, unions and employers are attended
A-4.02.03P share information on emerging technologies with colleagues and management information on emerging technologies is shared with colleagues and management, and advantages and disadvantages are explained

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-4.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of upgrading in emerging technologies
  1. identify types of information on emerging technologies
  2. explain importance of staying current on emerging technologies

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Task A-5 Uses communication and mentoring techniques

Task Descriptor

Learning in the trades is done primarily in the workplace with tradespeople passing on their skills and knowledge to apprentices, as well as sharing knowledge among themselves. Apprenticeship is, and always has been about mentoring, which is learning workplace skills and passing them onto others. Because of the importance of this to the trade, this task covers the activities related to communication in the workplace and mentoring skills.

A-5.01 Uses communication techniques

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-5.01.01P demonstrate communication techniques with individuals or in a group instructions and messages are interpreted by all parties involved in communication
A-5.01.02P listen using active listening techniques active listening techniques are utilized
A-5.01.03P speak clearly using correct industry terminology to ensure understanding understanding of message is confirmed by both parties
A-5.01.04P receive and respond to instructions response to instructions indicates understanding
A-5.01.05P receive and respond to feedback on work completed or performed response to feedback indicates understanding and corrective measures are taken
A-5.01.06P explain and provide feedback explanation and feedback is provided, and task is carried out as directed
A-5.01.07P communicate understanding and comfort level in performing trade tasks opportunities for practice and gradual exposure to new tasks is offered and understanding is confirmed
A-5.01.08P use questions to improve communication questions are used to enhance understanding, on‑the‑job training and goal setting
A-5.01.09P participate in safety and information meetings meetings are attended, information is relayed to employees, and is applied
A-5.01.10P establish effective lines of communication with crew before starting hazardous work effective communication is established so that work proceeds smoothly and is completed without incident
A-5.01.11P send and receive electronic messages electronic messages are sent and received using professionalism, plain language and clear statements according to company policies and procedures
A-5.01.12P use online tools online tools are used to communicate

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-5.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of trade terminology
  1. define terminology used in trade
A-5.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of effective communication practices
  1. describe importance of using effective verbal and non-verbal communication with people in the workplace
  2. describe importance of teamwork
  3. identify sources of information used to effectively communicate
  4. identify communication and learning styles
  5. describe effective listening and speaking skills
  6. describe how to receive and give instructions effectively
  7. identify personal responsibilities and attitudes that contribute to on-the-job success
  8. identify verbal and non-verbal communication that constitutes bullying, harassment and discrimination
  9. identify communication styles appropriate to different systems and applications of electronic messages and online tools

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

A-5.02 Uses mentoring techniques

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
A-5.02.01P identify and communicate learning objective and point of lesson apprentice or learner can explain objective and point of lesson
A-5.02.02P link lesson to other lessons and project sequence of lessons are defined and unplanned learning opportunities are identified
A-5.02.03P demonstrate performance of a skill to an apprentice or learner steps required to demonstrate a skill are performed
A-5.02.04P set up conditions required for apprentice or learner to practice a skill practice conditions are set up so that skill can be practiced safely by apprentice or learner
A-5.02.05P set up conditions where apprentice or learner feels comfortable communicating and asking questions conditions are such that apprentice or learner feels comfortable communicating and asking questions
A-5.02.06P recognize and discuss multiple techniques for performing trade tasks and options that may be best for apprentice or learner multiple techniques for performing trade tasks and options that may be best for apprentice or learner are recognized and discussed
A-5.02.07P assess apprentice or learner’s ability to perform tasks with increasing independence performance of apprentice or learner improves with practice to a point where task can be done with little supervision
A-5.02.08P give supportive and constructive feedback apprentice or learner adopts best practice after receiving supportive or constructive feedback
A-5.02.09P support apprentices or learners in pursuing technical training opportunities technical training is completed within timeframe prescribed by apprenticeship authority
A-5.02.10P support anti-harassment and anti-discrimination practices in workplace workplace is harassment and discrimination-free
A-5.02.11P support accommodations and alternate work practices that are appropriate for apprentice or learner accommodations and alternate work practices that are appropriate for apprentice or learner are supported

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

harassment: as defined by the Canadian and jurisdictional Human Rights Commissions

discrimination: as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act and jurisdictional human rights laws

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
A-5.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of strategies for learning skills in workplace
  1. describe importance of individual experience
  2. describe shared responsibilities for workplace learning
  3. determine one’s own learning preferences and explain how these relate to learning new skills
  4. describe importance of different types of skills in workplace
  5. describe importance of skills for success (essential skills) in workplace
  6. identify different learning styles
  7. identify different learning needs and strategies to meet them
  8. identify strategies to assist in learning a skill
A-5.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of strategies for teaching workplace skills
  1. identify different roles played by workplace mentor
  2. explain importance of identifying point of lesson
  3. identify how to choose a good time to present lesson
  4. explain importance of linking lessons
  5. identify context for learning skills
  6. describe considerations in setting up opportunities for skill practice
  7. explain importance of providing feedback
  8. identify techniques for giving effective feedback
  9. describe a skills assessment
  10. identify methods of assessing progress
  11. explain how to adjust lesson to different situations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)