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.
Weld Testing
Introduces welding and nondestructive testing codes and specifications that govern welding. Identifies the different types of weld imperfections and the nondestructive testing methods used to identify these imperfections.
Pre-engineered Systems
Identifies the structural components and accessories of pre-engineered steel buildings and describes their installation. Describes the pre-erection and erection procedures that apply to their installation and the safety precautions associated with the installation.
Ornamental Ironworking
Identifies the types of ornamental metal and describes the different types of components used in ornamental ironworking. Explains the skills required to fabricate and install ornamental components safely.
Stud Welding
Introduces the stud welding process, stud welding safety, and identifies the equipment used to weld studs. Provides step-by step procedures to set up welding equipment and guidelines to make acceptable stud welds with proper stud placement. Explains testing of stud welds.
Post-Tensioning
Introduces materials, storage, applications, and installation techniques for strand, wire, and bar post-tensioning systems. Explains the procedures used to safely place, stress, and grout different types of tendons used in post-tensioning systems.
Placing and Tying Reinforcing Steel
Introduces reinforcing steel and explains some of the building code requirements related to placing and tying reinforcing steel safely. Explains the placement of reinforcing steel in concrete footings and foundations and in vertical and horizontal concrete members.
Construction Cranes Three
Identifies and describes the use of tower cranes and electric overhead cranes. Explains crane safety hazards and precautions. Special Rigging
Explains techniques for air tugger rigging and rigging with gin poles, Chicago booms, A-frames, davits, balance beams, pump handles, high lines, caterpillar dollies, and pipe rollers.
Field Fabrication Two
Explains the fabrication of pipe railings, ladders, channel bucks, and stair stringers to given specifications.
Demolition
Identifies the tools used to remove rivets and explains the demolition skills required to remove structural steel beams, steel columns, and steel reinforced concrete columns safely.
Precast/Tilt-Up Erection
Identifies structural and architectural precast concrete building components and accessories erected using the tilt-up process. Identifies the lifting inserts and rigging required for different tilt-up components and explains connecting and bracing precast wall panels.
Structural Ironworking Three
Explains the techniques used to plumb, align and guy steel structures. Provides procedures to install trusses, grating, and checker plate. Also explains the hazards and risks associated with ironworking.
SMAW-Beads & Fillet Welds
Describes the preparation and setup of arc welding equipment and the process of striking an arc. Explains how to detect and correct arc blow. Describes how to make stringer, weave, overlapping beads, and fillet welds.