Reinforcing Ironworker, AAS

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CODE: IRWIRN-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 61 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

DEPARTMENT: Division of Apprenticeship Studies

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be enrolled in the Reinforcing Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Trade Union Ironworker Apprentice Associate of Applied Science degree if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Reinforcing Ironworker with the Ironworkers Union. In addition to special program courses, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable Reinforcing Ironworker tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of Reinforcing Ironworker work.
Comprehend the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in reinforcing ironwork installations.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 27

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

MGT 100 - Practical Human Relations for Business

Natural Science (8 Credits)

EGG 131 - Technical Physics I
and EGG 131L - Technical Physics I – Lab
and EGG 132 - Technical Physics II

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 34

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.

^{Any IRW journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above IRW apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

IRW 110B - Introduction to Ironworking
and IRW 112B - Metal Buildings
and IRW 113B - Ironworker History/C.O.M.E.T.
and IRW 114B - Mixed Base for Ironworkers
and IRW 116B - Reinforcing Iron I
and IRW 150B - Rigging for Ironworkers
and IRW 152B - Welding I for Ironworkers
and IRW 154B - Reinforcing Iron II
and IRW 156B - Welding II for Ironworkers
and IRW 202B - Welding III for Ironworkers
and IRW 204B - Detailing I for Reinforcing Iron
and IRW 206B - Detailing II for Reinforcing Iron
and IRW 208B - Foreman Training for Ironworkers