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Certificate
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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The journey-level reinforcement ironworker (or rod buster) lays out rebar; performs the standard rebar ties; knows the basics of rebar support; can identify rebar sizes and grades, and is able to read and interpret cut sheets, bar lists, tags, and drawings. The rebar worker also understands and performs basic rigging and concrete placement and adheres to safe working practices at all times.
Apply construction math to support rebar layout and material calculationsSelect and use hand tools and power tools for concrete reinforcement workInstall concrete reinforcement including rebar placement tying and assembly in compliance with design requirementsApply concrete reinforcement safety practices to protect workers during rebar installation operationsSelect and apply rigging equipment and practices to safely move and position rebar and materialsRead and interpret blueprints to support concrete reinforcement installation activitiesPerform oxyfuel cutting to cut rebar and reinforcing materials to required sizesInstall reinforcement for foundations and flatwork concrete applicationsWork with concrete forms including manufactured forms to support reinforced concrete constructionSupport handling and placing of concrete in reinforced concrete construction operations