How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker in Alberta
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Sheet metal worker is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you must have a certificate that is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to design, fabricate, assemble, install or repair sheet metal products in Alberta.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/sheet-metal-worker, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 6 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $220
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $220
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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You can register as an apprentice before meeting the entrance requirements, as long as you meet the registration eligibility requirements.
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“You can register as an apprentice before you meet the entrance requirements.”
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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must meet the entrance requirements, which include specific high school courses or alternatives such as an entrance exam, a GED or CAEC certificate, a recognized training program, or a recognized trade certificate.
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“Before you enroll in classes as a registered apprentice, you'll need to meet the entrance requirements.”
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“10 weeks classroom instruction per period”
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A theory exam is required in each period of the program.
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Apprentices who successfully complete all requirements receive two Alberta Journeyperson Certificates: Sheet Metal Worker and Gasfitter – Class B.
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“Sheet Metal Worker apprentices who successfully complete all of the requirements for the Sheet Metal Worker program will receive two Alberta Journeyperson Certificates: Sheet Metal Worker and Gasfitter – Class B.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- Listed one-time fees: $220
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You must submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
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You must pass two practical exams, Exam A and Exam B, each costing $110.00.
- Exam A: $110
- Exam B: $110
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“Pass two practical exams: - Exam A ($110.00) and - Exam B ($110.00)”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $220
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $220 | 100% |
| One-time total | $220 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- Listed one-time fees: $220
- 1 step without a listed fee
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You must submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
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You must pass two practical exams, Exam A and Exam B, each costing $110.00.
- Exam A: $110
- Exam B: $110
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“Pass two practical exams: - Exam A ($110.00) and - Exam B ($110.00)”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $220
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $220 | 100% |
| One-time total | $220 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Practical Exam Fees: $110 (2 @ $110.00 each)
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“Sheet Metal Worker | 2 @ $110.00 each”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/...
Requirements
Education
To enroll in classroom instruction you must have English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10, or a GED/CAEC, or pass an entrance exam.
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“Entrance requirements: - English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10 - or GED/CAEC - or Entrance Exam”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Experience
Applicants to the Work Experience Program must complete 72 months and 9000 hours of verifiable Sheet Metal Worker work experience.
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“Complete 72 months and 9000 hours of verifiable Sheet Metal Worker work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Sheet metal workers from other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, and through the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their certificate and pass a theory exam and two practical exams. Source
“Sheet metal workers from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/sheet-metal-worker
Submit recognized trade certificate
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011Pass two practical exams
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“Pass two practical exams: - Exam A ($110.00) and - Exam B ($110.00)”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Exam A
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Exam B
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
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| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.00 | $42.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.70 | $34.07 | $45.95 | — |
Sheet metal workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Sheet Metal Worker: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/sheet-metal-worker · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Sheet Metal Worker tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/011 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Trades with Practical Exams and Fees tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a sheet metal worker in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Exam A, Exam B.
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