Low Rise Residential Sheet Metal Installers install sheet metal air-handling and ventilation systems in low-rise residential buildings without common air-conditioned areas. Specific work settings include self-contained single-family dwellings like detached, semi-detached, town, and linked homes with wood frame construction.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Organizes work for low-rise residential sheet metal installations
- Prepares the worksite to ensure it is ready for the installations
- Installs ventilation and main ducts
- Follows safe working practices and procedures and environmental protection practices
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Grade 10 is the legal minimum, though a high school diploma is generally required
- Completion of 5,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
- Apprentices currently registered as Sheet Metal Workers (308A) can register as Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installers (308R) if they solely work in the residential sector
- Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R)?
- May be involved in new construction or retrofit installations; removal of old equipment could involve hazardous materials
- Necessary to learn about and keep up with advances in energy/heat recovery processes and technology
- Occupational safety knowledge is essential
- Potential employers include building construction firms and plumbing, heating, and air conditioning firms
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $35.00-$44.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for dimension and detail, and enjoy working with your hands/power tools? | ||
| Do you have good analytical and problem-solving skills? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Can you lift 50lbs comfortably? Are you able to travel for work? | ||
| Are you good at visualizing, reading drawings, or creating a freehand sketch? | ||
| Would you enjoy interacting with site supervisors, customers, suppliers, co-workers and other tradespeople to get the job done? | ||
| Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R) may be for you!
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