NEW-MEXICO · sheet-metal-worker
Journeyman Sheet Metal
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries DivisionScope of Work
A New Mexico Journeyman Sheet Metal (JSM) certificate authorizes the holder to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment in the State of New Mexico while employed by a licensed contractor. Source: NM Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division (https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/).
Experience and Training
Applicants must have at least two years (4,000 hours) of relevant work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor in the sheet metal classification. Editorial verification required for current minimum classroom-instruction or apprenticeship-completion requirements before public launch.
Exam
The trade examination is administered by PSI Services. Editorial verification required for the current exam fee, passing score, and any New Mexico-specific business-and-law module.
Reciprocity
New Mexico recognizes journeyman certificate reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, subject to verification of equivalent licensure and experience. Editorial verification required for currently-active agreements before public launch.
Continuing Education and Renewal
New Mexico requires continuing education for journeyman sheet metal certifications administered through the Construction Industries Bureau. Source: NM RLD — Continuing Education for Construction Industries Bureau (https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/continuing-education/). Editorial verification required for current CE hours and renewal cycle before public launch.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division before acting