Sheetmetal Technology Competition

The Sheet Metal trade is one of the most varied of all trades. Sheet Metal workers’ skills include drawing interpretation, job planning, marking out, geometric development, radial line and triangulation, cutting and notching, forming and shaping, joining seams, assembly and finishes.

The WorldSkills Australia Sheetmetal Technology Competition takes into account the great diversification that exists in the trade, i.e. air conditioning, stainless steel, cubicle and general manufacture, using mild steel, stainless steel and a variety of other metals. The competition requires careful thinking and planning, good hand and welding skills, with a high degree of accuracy and finish essential.

YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN SHEETMETAL WORK IF YOU:

  • Are interested in technical and creative activities
  • Prefer practical, hands-on work
  • Enjoy working with materials, tools and machines
  • Enjoy following set procedures and routine
  • Are safety-conscious

IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION

The WorldSkills Australia Sheetmetal Technology Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Sheetmetal Technology Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.

WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next Sheetmetal Technology Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.

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Training Package Requirements

The WorldSkills Australia Sheetmetal Technology Competitions align to the National Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Regional Competition

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Sheetmetal Technology Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM31922 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade Qualification.

Regional Tasks

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition will test the skills of Competitors whilst they produce and assemble a project. The project consists of a polished stainless-steel chute flowing into a Galvabond or Colorbond pipe grooved seamed, and a Milsd steel canopy transition, tig welded together. The Competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Sheetmetal Technology:

  • Reading and interpretation of workshop detail drawings.
  • Work planning and organization.
  • Measure and marking.
  • Geometric Drawing and template making.
  • Cutting various thickness and profiles.
  • Folding & forming.
  • Accuracy of drilling.
  • Dimensional accuracy.
  • Fitting and assembly with proper alignment.
  • Cleaning and Deburring.
  • Use of tools, plant, and machinery in a correct and safe manner.
  • Weld/Tack according to specifications.
  • Workshop calculations.
  • Presentation of finished work.

 Regionals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.

National Competition

Training Package Requirements – National Level

The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Sheetmetal Technology Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM30319 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade and MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualifications.

National Tasks

The National Competition has been designed for Competitors to perform various skills whilst manufacturing and assembling a project piece. The project piece must comply with the design specifications and the designer’s instructions. The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Sheetmetal Technology:

  • Drawing Interpretation
  • Job Planning and Time Management
  • Marking Out/Pattern Development
  • Parallel line
  • Radial line
  • Triangulation
  • Cutting and Notching
  • Forming and Shaping
  • Joining Seams
  • Assembly and Finishes
  • Finishing

Nationals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

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