Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet metal workers design, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products. In fabrication work, sheet metal workers lay out and measure pieces to specifications. They cut and shape material and assemble and join the pieces with various techniques such as welding and using mechanical fasteners.
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)
Occupational Standards for current exams
View the Occupational Standards for the Sheet Metal Worker trade. The Occupational Standards are the basis for the Red Seal exams.
Essential Skills
Please refer to the Essential Skills section of the trade’s Occupational Standard that describes the essential skills needed to succeed in this trade.
Job Market Reports
Find job market information such as wages, outlooks, education and skills needed at Explore Careers on the Job Bank website.
Sample Questions
Try the sample Sheet Metal Worker examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
Rate your experience and knowledge in the trade using the Self-Assessment Tool. Learn about how many questions there are on different topics on the Red Seal exam, the types of questions that are used, and examples of each type.
Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Sheet Metal Worker.