Tin Knocker

Hybrid-based
ONET: 47-2211.00

2

Years

39

Skills

426h

Related instructions

5000h

On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
  • OSHA-10
  • Company Orientation, Harassment Training, etc.
  • Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)
  • Introduction to Construction Math
  • Introduction to Hand Tools
  • Introduction to Power Tools
  • Introduction to Construction Drawings
  • Introduction to Basic Rigging
  • Basic Communication Skills
  • Basic Employability Skills
  • Introduction to Materials Handling
  • Occupational Overview: The Sheet Metal Industry
  • Sheet Metal Tools and Equipment
  • Sheet Metal Math and Measurements
  • Sheet Metal Layout and Processes
  • Installation of Ductwork
  • Installation of Air Distribution Accessories
  • Field Measurements, Calculations, and Fittings
  • Construction and Sheet Metal Drawings
  • Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication Standards
  • Air Distribution Systems
  • Commercial Airside Systems
  • Principles of Airflow
  • Using Construction Drawings in Sheet Metal
  • Sheet Metal Job Specifications
  • Air Testing and Balancing
  • Blanket Insulation for Ducts
  • Shop Production and Organization
  • Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
On-the-job training
  • Core Skills
    • Apply safety practices on the job site
    • Identify duct components
    • Read and apply a duct order / cut sheet
    • Read equipment submittal cut sheets (Fans, RGDs, Etc.)
    • Become familiar with duct sealing
    • Demonstrate basic communication skills
    • Demonstrate basic employability skills
    • Understand the application of material handling
    • Worksite housekeeping
  • Materials, Tools, and Equipment
    • Become familiar with tools and uses
    • Identify tools, application, and maintenance
    • Demonstrate proper equipment utilization
    • Demonstrate proper hand tool utilization
    • Demonstrate power tool utilization
    • Safely and properly load and unload equipment
  • General Installation
    • Become familiar with and apply field measurements
    • Become familiar with and apply penetration layout
    • Demonstrate proper hoisting and rigging procedures
    • Become familiar with and utilize seams, locks, edges
    • Identify and install fire and smoke dampers
    • Identify and install registers, grilles and diffusers
    • Identify and install volume dampers
    • Lift, hang, secure and seal rectangular ductwork
    • Lift, hang, secure and seal spiral ductwork
    • Lift, hang, secure and seal flex ductwork
    • Fabricate hangers
  • Specialty Installation
    • Identify, observe and install HEPA filter
    • Observe/install kitchen exhaust hoods
    • Linear Diffusers
    • Observe/install stainless steel / aluminum / galvanneal ductwork (exposed)
    • Observe/install rooftop fan and curb
    • Double wall ductwork
  • Supplemental Skills
    • Read and apply construction drawings
    • Demonstrate geometric layout
    • Inspections and maintenance
    • Conduct safe duct demolition
    • Perform air testing and balancing
    • Exercise professional code of conduct
    • Perform duct leakage testing
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Westbrook, ME (04092)
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