How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Sheet metal worker is a voluntary trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“DESIGNATED TRADE Red Seal Trade Provincial Trade Training and Certification Certification Only (no training available) ... Sheet Metal Worker”
From gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 1 step
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Register as an apprentice with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
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“1. Register as an Apprentice with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers/... -
Talk to an Apprenticeship Program Officer to begin.
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“Talk to an Apprenticeship Program Officer to begin.”
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You will then be connected with a Program Development Specialist who will guide you through the RPL process.
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“You will then be connected with a Program Development Specialist who will guide you through the RPL process.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers/...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 1 done
- 1 step without a listed fee
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Internationally trained skilled workers must follow the division's Trade Qualifier Process to have their skills formally recognized.
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“If you are an internationally trained worker in a skilled trade, you will need to follow the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division’s Trade Qualifier Process to have your skills formally recognized.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/international-for...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Source
“Apprentice Mobility Agreements”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/trade-profiles/sheet-metal-worker-...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Exams
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certification exam
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“You will still need to pass the certification exam to become a journeyperson, no matter how much credit you receive.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers/...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.50 | $34.75 | $45.25 | Undetermined |
| Canada | $22.70 | $34.07 | $45.95 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheet metal workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta 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
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- List of Designated Trades - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades · fetched October 9, 2026
- Recognition of Prior Learning - Frequently Asked Questions - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers/... · fetched October 10, 2026
- International Skilled Workers - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/international-for... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Sheet Metal Worker Trade Profile - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/trade-profiles/sheet-metal-worker-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a sheet metal worker in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Certification is managed by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
Which exams are required?
certification exam.
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