Description
Use specialised heavy duty shears to safely cut sheet metal objects.
Alternative labels
cut metal with shears
sheet metal shears usage
using sheet metal shears
cutting metal with shears
metal cutting with shears
usage of sheet metal shears
shear metal-cutting
use of sheet metal shears
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use sheet metal shears is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Sheet metal worker: Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and determine the type and amount of materials to be used, then measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal to create the required structure.
Optional skill
Use sheet metal shears is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Use sheet metal shears – ESCO
