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Ironworker - Structural & Ornamental
Certificate of Qualification 420A
❝ It is an amazing feeling to drive by a building and know that you were involved in its creation!❞
Ironworker - Structural & Ornamental are involved in erecting residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings as well as other large structures such as bridges, dams and stadiums. They set up the framework of a building by positioning steel girders or other structural elements and then bolting them into place.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong communication, problem-solving & planning
Reading & numeracy skills
Good physical condition & strength
Agility & good sense of balance
Ability to work in high places & in diverse weather
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma
Apprenticeship Program
As an Ironworker - Structural & Ornamental apprentice you will combine technical training at your local Ironworker Training Centre with on-the-job paid work experience. Most apprentices complete the required 6,000 hours over 3-4 years and have the option to write the Red Seal exam.
Responsibilities
Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures
Erect and install scaffolding, falsework & other working platforms
Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints
Align, weld or bolt units in place
Dismantle metal, precast concrete or laminated timber buildings & other structures
Inspect or test structures & equipment for deterioration, defects or failure to comply with specifications or regulations
Journeyperson Wage Rate:
$44.73/hr
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Did you know?
Ironworking is a multi-faceted career and involves more than constructing buildings and bridges. Most ironworkers do more than one type of ironwork and each requires specific skills.
International Association of Iron Workers