NCCER Sheet Metal Level 1

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Identify training and career opportunities for sheet metal workers • Describe sheet metal materials, alloys, and coatings • Use measuring tools, drafting tools, and layout tools • Safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop machines • Set up and safely operate plasma arc cutting equipment • Use PAC to make square and bevel cuts, pierce metal, and cut slots • Solve basic math problems • Calculate area, volume, and weight …see more skills below

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…skills continued… • Construct lines and arcs • Calculate stretchouts and miters for duct offsets • Describe sheet metal layout processes and methods • Cut components according to layouts • Punch holes, form shapes, and finish edges • Identify types of seams and connectors • Fabricate duct fittings using parallel line development • Explain how ductwork is assembled, installed, and supported • Identify common hardware and fasteners • Install air distribution system components and devices
Completed training through an NCCER Accredited training organization. Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor and/or evaluator the performance task requirements for this level. Successfully completed the course modules and passed the knowledge based examinations.