Sheet Metal, Level 3, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 10, 2020) © 2021

Title overview

For courses in sheet metal.

Preparing sheet metal technicians for a range of careers

Sheet Metal is a four-part training curriculum developing skilled, credentialed sheet metal technicians. Level 3 advances the training with a study of commercial airside systems and principles of airflow and systems design. Learners also dive deeper into construction drawings and duct insulation, while weighing job specifications.

The 4th Edition series is based on current technology and NCCER’s proven instructional system. It includes updated modules from NCCER’s Welding, HVAC and Mechanical Insulating curricula. An entire module on job specifications was added, along with key enhancements to its training in construction drawings.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

  • Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
  • An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
  • Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

  • Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
  • Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

New and updated features of this series

Series content updates

  • REVISED: Each module of the 4th Edition was updated to reflect the industry’s current technology.
  • NEW: New content from NCCER’s Welding, HVAC and Mechanical Insulating curricula was integrated into the Sheet Metal curriculum to help trainees build a multi-disciplinary skillset.
  • UPDATED: All figures and tables were significantly updated to reflect modern tools and practices.

Job skills training

  • NEW: An entire module on job specifications and how they’re used by sheet metal technicians was added to the new edition.
  • ENHANCED: Training on construction drawings was enhanced in this edition, since Sheet Metal workers rely heavily on construction drawings.

Table of contents

MODULES

  1. Commercial Airside Systems (03201)
  2. Principles of Airflow (04303)
  3. Using Construction Drawings in Sheet Metal (04308)
  4. Sheet Metal Job Specifications (04305)
  5. Air Testing and Balancing (04402)
  6. Blanket Insulation for Ducts (19202)
  7. Board Insulation for Ducts (19203)

Author bios

About our author

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

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