Sheet metal worker
Code 7213.4
Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and determine the type and amount of materials to be used, then measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal to create the required structure.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- metal thermal conductivity
- metal joining technologies
- types of metal
- rivet types
Skills and competences
- align components
- apply arc welding techniques
- apply spot welding techniques
- inspect construction supplies
- clip sheet metal objects together
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- tend metal sawing machine
- recognise signs of corrosion
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work ergonomically
- use sheet metal shears
- use safety equipment in construction
- use metalworking tools
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