Structural Steel Ironworker, AAS [IRWSTL-AAS, 62 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Structural Steel Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Trade Union Ironworker Apprentice Associate of Applied Science if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 651-4163

DESCRIPTION

This program prepares the student for employment as a Structural Steel Ironworker Journeyman with the Ironworkers Union. In addition to special program courses, academic skills emphasizing 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 Structural Steel Ironworker tools.
Comprehend and utilize all formulas used in the calculations of all phases of Structural Steel Ironworker work.
Comprehend the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in Structural Steel installations.

General Education Requirements (27 Credits)

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 100B - 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

Special Program Requirements (35 Credits)

^{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 111B - Introduction to Major Work Areas
and IRW 112B - Metal Buildings
and IRW 113B - Ironworker History/ C.O.M.E.T.
and IRW 114B - Mixed Base for Ironworkers
and IRW 134B - Lead Hazard Awareness
and IRW 150B - Rigging for Ironworkers
and IRW 152B - Welding I for Ironworkers
and IRW 153B - Structural Steel I
and IRW 156B - Welding II for Ironworkers
and IRW 203B - Structural Steel II
and IRW 207B - Structural Steel III/Cranes
and IRW 208B - Foreman Training for Ironworkers
and IRW 211B - Architectural I
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems