This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Introduction to the Trade
Discusses the historical development of the ironworking trade. Explains personal qualities that contribute to successful employment. Describes the organization and purpose of apprenticeship training, and the safety obligations of the employer and employee.
Trade Safety
Describes the consequences of on-the-job accidents and the responsibilities of OSHA. Identifies potential ironworker health and safety hazards and safe work practices around cranes.
Means and Methods of Access
Explains the safe use of personnel lifts. Discusses the safe use and operation of aerial platforms, hoists, and fall protection systems.
Tools and Equipment of the Trade
Identifies and explains commonly used safety tools and equipment. Describes the proper use of common hand tools and power tools. Identifies power sources for ironworking tools.
Construction Cranes One
Identifies and describes common lifting equipment and construction cranes. Describes using crane manuals, performing recordkeeping, and following safety requirements. Provides procedures for assembling construction cranes.
Rigging for Ironworking One
Explains the history and safety concerns of rigging. Explains using and splicing wire rope and fiber rope for rigging operations.
Rigging Equipment and Hardware
Identifies the basic equipment used in rigging and describes proper lacing and square reeving. Describes performing safety inspections of hooks and chains. Explains the use of rigging equipment and slings.
Trade Blueprints and Processes
Identifies the materials and parts used in steel frame buildings. Explains the advantages of pre-engineered structures and the components of reinforced steel structures. Describes the post-tensioning process and the uses of precast concrete.
Materials Handling and Storage
Identifies safety hazards associated with the handling and storage of materials. Covers the principles for unloading and yarding reinforcing steel, joists, miscellaneous iron, and structural iron.
Structural Ironworking One
Identifies and explains the types of construction that utilize structural steel and the properties of structural steel. Describes the effects of high and low temperatures on steel strength and the principles of structural steel stresses.
Plumbing, Aligning, and Guying
Describes the purpose and function of aligning and plumbing steel structures and identifies the tools used for performing plumbing and aligning. Identifies and explains column base and baseplate components and foundation failures. Provides procedures for performing plumbing and aligning.
Fastening
Explains recognizing A-325 and A-490 bolts, washers, and nuts. Describes the types of A-325 bolts and the procedures used with the calibrated wrench and the turn-of-nut tightening methods.
Oxyfuel Cutting
Explains safety requirements for oxyfuel cutting. Identifies oxyfuel cutting equipment and setup requirements. Explains how to light, adjust, and shut down oxyfuel equipment. Allows trainees to perform cutting techniques that include straight line, piercing, bevels, washing, and gouging.
Introduction to Arc Welding
Describes safety precautions required when arc welding. Explains welding machines and associated equipment, as well as safety equipment and area preparation. Describes how to strike an arc and make basic welds.
Steel Joists and Joist Girders One
Explains how to recognize the different types of bar joists and how bar joists are identified. Describes proper procedures for rigging, storing, and erecting steel joists and bar joists. Explains the use of joist girders in steel joist construction systems.
Metal Decking
Identifies and explains decking types and profiles and how decking is packaged, shipped, and stored. Describes erecting decking and placing concrete safely. Explains the effects of deck penetrations and damage.
Field Fabrication One
Identifies the safety hazards associated with field fabrication. Explains how to use common layout tools and fabricate C-shapes, T-shapes, and W-shapes to given dimensions.