Sheet Metal Workers

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Sheet metal workers read plans, cut, bend and join thin metal, and install heating and cooling ducts, roofing, gutters and signs. Some work in shops making parts; others install on job sites.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Woodworking · Career and Technical

  Builds building and construction, which this job uses.

• Geometry · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Physics · Science

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.