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 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

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
  Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context
    Installation Site (prepares) in context Installation Site (prepares) in context
    Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context
  Communication in context Communication in context Communication in context
      Specialty Products (fabricates) in context
      Specialty Products (installs) in context
    Chimney, Breeching, Venting (installs, connects) in context Chimney, Breeching, Venting (installs, connects) in context
      Scheduled Maintenance in context
      Repair in context
Safety-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
     
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) equipment
  • 2.04 Uses resistance spot welding equipment
  • 2.07 Uses oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting equipment
  • 2.08 Uses soldering and brazing equipment
  • 2.09 Uses measuring and layout equipment
  • 2.11 Uses stationary and mobile work platforms
  • 2.12 Uses hoisting, rigging and positioning equipment
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment
  • 2.06 Uses shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment
  • 2.08 Uses soldering and brazing equipment
  • 2.10 Uses testing and inspection devices
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Uses shop tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment
  • 2.05 Uses gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment
  • 2.10 Uses testing and inspection devices
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.03 Uses gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment
  • 2.10 Uses testing and inspection devices
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Uses trade-related documentation
  • 3.02 Interprets drawings
  • 3.03 Organizes materials and equipment for project
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Uses trade-related documentation
  • 3.02 Interprets drawings
  • 3.04 Performs basic design and field modifications
   
Communication
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
    Mentoring
  • 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Pattern Development+
  • 5.01 Develops patterns using simple and straight line layout (Identification of other types of pattern development methods)
Pattern Development+
  • 5.02 Develops patterns using parallel line method
  • 5.03 Develops patterns using radial line method
  • 5.04 Develops patterns using triangulation method
Pattern Development+
  • 5.02 Develops patterns using parallel line method
  • 5.03 Develops patterns using radial line method
  • 5.04 Develops patterns using triangulation method
Pattern Development+
  • 5.05 Uses computer technology for pattern development
Air/Material handling components (fabricates)
  • 6.01 Cuts ductwork, fittings and components
  • 6.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.03 Insulates ductwork and fittings
  • 6.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.06 Fabricates hanger systems, supports and bases
Air/Material handling components (fabricates)
  • 6.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
Air/Material handling components (fabricates)
  • 6.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
Air/Material handling components (fabricates)
  • 6.02 Forms ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.04 Assembles ductwork, fittings and flexible connectors
  • 6.05 Fabricates dampers
  Flashing, roofing, sheeting, and cladding (fabricates)
  • 7.01 Cuts metal for flashing, roofing, sheeting and cladding
  • 7.02 Forms flashing, roofing, sheeting and cladding
   
    Specialty Products (fabricates)
  • 8.01 Cuts material for specialty products
  • 8.02 Forms specialty products
  • 8.03 Assembles specialty products
  • 8.04 Finishes specialty products
 
    Specialty Products (installs)
  • 17.01 Installs stainless steel specialty products
  • 17.02 Installs non-stainless steel specialty products
  • 17.03 Installs marine products
 
  Installation Site (prepares)
  • 9.01 Performs on-site measurements
  • 9.02 Performs demolitions for renovations
  • 9.03 Installs penetrations and sleeves
  • 9.04 Installs supports and bases
  • 9.05 Installs hangers, cables, braces and brackets
   
  Chimney, Breeching, Venting (installs, connects)
  • 10.01 Installs chimney
  • 10.02 Connects appliances or mechanical equipment to chimney and breeching
  • 10.03 Installs high efficiency appliances and mechanical equipment
   
Air Handling System Components (installs)
  • 11.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 11.02 Installs sheet metal ducts and fittings
  • 11.03 Installs dampers
  • 11.05 Installs registers, grilles, diffusers and louvers
  • 11.09 Installs plenums
Air Handling System Components (installs)
  • 11.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 11.04 Installs fire and fire/smoke dampers
  • 11.08 Installs system component accessories
Air Handling System Components (installs)
  • 11.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 11.06 Installs terminal boxes
  • 11.07 Installs coils
  • 11.08 Installs system component accessories
  • 11.09 Installs plenums
Air Handling System Components (installs)
  • 11.01 Installs air handling equipment
  • 11.08 Installs system component accessories
      Material Handling System Components (installs)
  • 12.01 Installs pneumatic and gravity material handling system components
  • 12.02 Installs mechanized material handling system components
      Thermal Insulation, Lagging, Cladding and Flashing
  • 13.01 Applies thermal insulation to components
  • 13.02 Applies lagging and cladding to components
  • 13.03 Applies flashing to components
    Leak Testing, Air Balancing, Commissioning
  • 14.01 Performs leak tests
  • 14.02 Performs testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
  • 14.03 Participates in the commissioning of air and material handling systems
Leak Testing, Air Balancing, Commissioning
  • 14.01 Performs leak tests
  • 14.02 Performs testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB)
  • 14.03 Participates in the commissioning of air and material handling systems
  Metal Roofing and Cladding Systems
  • 15.01 Lays out roof and walls
  • 15.02 Installs insulation, isolation material and building envelope components
  • 15.03 Installs roofing and cladding system components
  • 15.04 Seals exposed joints
  • 15.05 Installs decking
   
  Exterior Components (installs)
  • 16.01 Prepares surface
  • 16.02 Fastens exterior components
   
    Scheduled Maintenance*
  • 18.01 Performs maintenance inspections
  • 18.02 Services components
 
    Repair*
  • 19.01 Diagnoses system faults
  • 19.02 Repairs worn or faulty components