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Apprenticeship Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Ironworker - metal building systems erectors fabricate, construct and join scaffolding. They are limited to work on one-story, steel framed metal buildings generally referred to as pre-engineered buildings. They erect pre-engineered buildings and sometimes perform reconstructive work on existing structures. In general, metal building systems erectors: read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work unload and stack steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed erect and install scaffolding, construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move materials attach cables from a crane or derrick and direct crane operators with hand signals or radios position steel units, align holes and insert bolts assemble and erect pre-fabricated metal structures check the alignments and join steel parts by bolting them
Contact

Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

  • Program Type Journeyman
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 4 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements
Apprentice

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Updated October 04, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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