Sheet Metal Worker
After reading blueprints and orders, sheet metal workers lay out, cut, shape and finish sheet metal using hand and power tools and join the sheet metal using welding tools, rivets, screws and folding.
Potential employers include bus, farm equipment and aircraft manufacturers; metal fabrication shops and railways; air conditioning and heating contractors in residential, commercial and industrial construction; roofing contractors.
Apprenticeship Overview
Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
- Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)
1
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Training Standards
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
6
Years of Experience
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
Additional Practical Exam Required
Red Seal Exam Information
- Red Seal Exam Breakdown
- Sample Exams
- Types of Exam Questions
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
- Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide
