2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Reinforcing Ironworker, AAS


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


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


  1. Comprehend and utilize all applicable Reinforcing Ironworker tools.
  2. Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of Reinforcing Ironworker work.
  3. 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.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


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

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.