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Sheet Metal Worker

Red Seal / red-seal.ca · SMACNA · ASHRAE
SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards · ASHRAE 62.1 · CSA
Exam Questions
50
per session
Pass Gate
90%
above governing body standard
Tier 1 Valid
2 yr
Certificate of Competency
Tier 2 Valid
6 mo
Participation Certificate
Curriculum — 4 Topic Blocks
Block 01 / 04
Duct Design & Layout
  • SMACNA duct construction classes
  • Pressure class selection
  • Equal friction & velocity reduction methods
  • Ductwork layout from mechanical drawings
Block 02 / 04
Fabrication & Forming
  • Sheet metal gauges & material properties
  • Pattern development — parallel line, radial
  • Pittsburgh & snap-lock seam formation
  • TDF (Transverse Duct Flanges) systems
Block 03 / 04
Installation & HVAC
  • Duct hanger spacing & support
  • Flexible duct connection standards
  • Damper & access door installation
  • Duct leakage testing (SMACNA)
Block 04 / 04
Specialized Systems
  • Kitchen exhaust ductwork — UL 1978
  • Industrial ventilation & dust collection
  • Architectural sheet metal — roofing & cladding
  • Sheet metal welding & plasma cutting
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90%+
Pass Gate
2 yr
Tier 1 Valid
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Certification Tiers
Tier Score Certificate Issued Validity Next Step
Tier 1 90–100% Certificate of Competency 2 years · revalidation required Maintain revalidation before expiry
Tier 2 70–89% Participation Certificate 6 months · full retest required Targeted remedial study on weak areas
Tier 3 Below 70% No certificate issued Retest within 30 days Structured remedial training required
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Sheet Metal Worker
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