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About Red Seal Sheet Metal Worker Examination

Red Seal Sheet Metal Worker Examination · CA

Key exam facts

Provider
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) and its Interprovincial Standards and Examinations Committee (ISEC) plan and collaborate on examination development; provincial and territorial apprenticeship and certification authorities administer the examination.
Format
Written multiple-choice examination: each question has four choices and exactly one correct answer; each question is worth one mark.
Exam questions
Total questions: 120.
Time limit
Four hours of examination writing time; candidates requiring accommodations should consult their provincial or territorial authority in advance.
Passing score
A pass mark of 70% on the Red Seal examination.
Exam fee
The examination fee varies by province or territory; the relevant provincial or territorial apprenticeship office provides the applicable amount when the candidate registers. A single nationwide fee is not specified.

Topics covered

  • Performs common occupational skills (20%)

    • Performs safety-related functions
    • Uses and maintains tools and equipment
    • Organizes work
    • Uses communication and mentoring techniques

  • Performs fabrication (31%)

    • Performs pattern development
    • Fabricates sheet metal components for air and material handling systems
    • Fabricates flashing, roofing, sheeting and cladding
    • Fabricates specialty products

  • Installs air and material handling systems (35%)

    • Prepares installation site
    • Installs and connects chimneys, breeching and venting to exhaust appliances and mechanical equipment
    • Installs air handling system components
    • Installs material handling system components
    • Applies thermal insulation, lagging, cladding and flashing
    • Performs leak testing, air balancing and commissioning

  • Installs roofing and specialty products (8%)

    • Installs metal roofing and cladding/siding systems
    • Installs exterior components
    • Installs specialty products

  • Performs maintenance and repair (6%)

    • Performs scheduled maintenance
    • Repairs faulty systems and components

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Written multiple-choice examination: each question has four choices and exactly one correct answer; each question is worth one mark.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 120.

How long is the exam?

Four hours of examination writing time; candidates requiring accommodations should consult their provincial or territorial authority in advance.

What is the passing score?

A pass mark of 70% on the Red Seal examination.

How much does the exam cost?

The examination fee varies by province or territory; the relevant provincial or territorial apprenticeship office provides the applicable amount when the candidate registers. A single nationwide fee is not specified.

Official sources and references

Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.