Trades
Sheet Metal Worker skills assessment
Sheet metal workers craft ductwork, roofing, cladding and custom fabrications. This scorecard scores pattern development, forming, jointing and installation for consistent trade quality.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Sheet Metal Worker skills you can score
These are the default Sheet Metal Worker skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every tradesperson, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Pattern Development
Develops accurate patterns for ducts, flashings and fittings.
Cutting and Shearing
Cuts sheet accurately with snips, shears and guillotines.
Bending and Folding
Forms accurate bends and folds with press brakes and folders.
Seaming and Jointing
Makes secure, neat seams, laps and rivets.
Soldering and Welding
Joins sheet metal with solder, spot weld or TIG as required.
Ductwork Fabrication
Builds ducts and fittings to airflow specifications.
Roof and Wall Cladding
Installs cladding and flashings weatherproof.
Stainless Steel and Aluminium Work
Handles different metals without damaging or contaminating them.
Measuring and Tolerance
Works to tight tolerances and checks dimensions repeatedly.
Installation On Site
Installs and fixes fabrications safely and accurately.
Workshop Machinery Use
Uses machinery correctly with guards and safe practices.
Material Efficiency
Nests patterns and reduces waste to control costs.
Levels included with Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Level” for trades, so tradespeople can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Apprentice Year 4
- Tradesperson
- Advanced Tradesperson
- Supervisor
How Sheet Metal Worker works in SkillScorer
Score
Each tradesperson in a crew is scored on the Sheet Metal Worker skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank tradespeople, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Sheet Metal Worker skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's crew.
Sheet Metal Worker scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Sheet Metal Worker scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Sheet Metal Worker scorecard covers 12 skills: Pattern Development, Cutting and Shearing, Bending and Folding, Seaming and Jointing, Soldering and Welding, Ductwork Fabrication, Roof and Wall Cladding, Stainless Steel and Aluminium Work, Measuring and Tolerance, Installation On Site, Workshop Machinery Use and Material Efficiency. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are tradespeople scored in Sheet Metal Worker?
Every tradesperson is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Sheet Metal Worker?
Sheet Metal Worker starts with these levels (called “Level” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Apprentice Year 4, Tradesperson, Advanced Tradesperson and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Sheet Metal Worker skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In trades the app talks about tradespeople, crews and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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