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Certificate
Industrial Ironworker
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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An ironworker works comfortably at heights that often reach 2000 feet or higher, recognizes safety-related issues and equipment; masters proper and safe use of a variety of hand and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power tools; recognizes various structural shapes, such as wide-flange beam sections and a variety of fastening materials and their proper uses and more.
Perform cutting and welding operations to support structural ironworking fabrication and installationPerform rigging operations to safely move and position structural steel components and equipmentApply crane and forklift operating knowledge to support ironworking lifting and material handling activitiesPerform structural ironworking including erection and assembly of structural steel membersSelect and use tools and equipment of the ironworking tradeApply fastening methods including bolting and connections for structural steel assembliesPerform plumbing aligning and guying of structural steel members during erectionRead and interpret trade drawings to support structural ironworking installationsInstall joists and girders as part of structural steel framing systemsApply trade math and perform field fabrication to support ironworking operationsInstall metal decking and perform stud welding for composite floor and roof systems