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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sheet metal worker

Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of metalrivet typesmetal thermal conductivitymetal joining technologies
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
cutting technologiesmetal smoothing technologiesroboticsmechatronicsautomation technology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
interpret 2D plansclip sheet metal objects togetherinspect construction suppliesuse metalworking toolsrecognise signs of corrosionfollow safety procedures when working at heightsapply arc welding techniquesuse safety equipment in constructioninterpret 3D planswork ergonomicallyoperate handheld riveting equipmentfollow health and safety procedures in constructiontend metal sawing machinealign componentsapply spot welding techniquesuse sheet metal shears
OPTIONALOptional competences
program a CNC controlleroperate manual planerremove rust from motor vehiclesset up temporary construction site infrastructuremaintain mechatronic equipmenttransport construction suppliesoperate oxy-fuel cutting torchmaintain robotic equipmentprocess incoming construction supplieswork in a construction teamoperate rust proofing spray gunensure equipment availabilityreplace defect componentsoperate soldering equipmentapply brazing techniquesanchor sheet metalkeep records of work progresscut metal productsshape sheet metal objectsoperate automated process controlinstall heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ductstend punch pressmark a metal workpiecemonitor automated machineskeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

50 total
20 essential · 30 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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