DESIGNATED TRADES

Ironworker Structural workers field fabricate, weld, cut, erect and dismantle structural, miscellaneous and ornamental work. They also erect and place pre-cast concrete, and rig and place machinery and equipment.

What do Structural Ironworkers do?

  • Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work.
  • Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed.
  • Erect and install scaffolding, hoisting equipment and rigging.
  • Align and weld or bolt steel units in place.
  • Erect and place pre-cast concrete, and rig and place machinery and equipment.
  • Examine structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or non-compliance with specifications.

For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship - A Link to the Future handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/

Ironworker Structural

Trade Information.pdf
Upgrading.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 5 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf