Description
Ironworkers build, assemble and repair products or structures, primarily working with steel and other metals. Ironworker is designated as Ironworker (Generalist) under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
In the construction industry, Ironworkers produce and install structural ironwork, concrete reinforcing materials and work with precast concrete to construct buildings or bridges. Ironworkers are often involved in reinforcing concrete by cutting and shaping "rebar" so that concrete can be placed around it. Ironworkers are also involved in the construction of curtainwalls - large structures that are often made of glass or other panel materials - and ornamental iron that is fastened to the outside of building. They work with crane operators to position and attach these types of materials.
Outside of the construction industry, Ironworkers may work for companies who manufacture large items such as aircraft, ships, heavy machinery, transportation equipment and sheet metal and fabricated products.
Regardless of the industry they work in, Ironworkers must be familiar with the properties of steel and other types of metal and be able to modify this metal by using specialized metalworking machines. They must also be able to read and interpret blueprints or plans to make sure the materials have the right dimensions and properties.
Ironworker Generalist Profile
Program Ouline
The Ironworker program is currently being revised in consultation with stakeholders.
This draft Program Outline is posted for information purposes in anticipation of a September 2013 program launch.
Ironworker Generalist Program Outline
Training Institutions
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CS011.3 Ironworker Generalist Challenge Package
CS012.3 Ironworker Generalist Supervision and Sign-Off Authority
CS002.2 Ironworker Generalist
Information Guide: Preparing to Write an Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
This published information guide provides study techniques which can be used to prepare for writing the Interprovincial Red Seal examination for this trade. Topics which are discussed in the guide are: the National Occupational Analysis (NOA), studying for the Red Seal exam, sample Red Seal questions, and writing the Red Seal exam.
Inter-Provincial Examination Information
All of the Inter-Provincial examinations have an assigned number of questions based on each National Occupational Analysis (NOA) blocks and tasks. Refer to the table for an assigned number of questions per exam, the assigned number of questions per block section and the assigned number of questions per task for this trade.
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