Structural Steel Ironworker, CA

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CODE: IRWSTL-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 31 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

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 Certificate of Achievement if they are affected by the retroactive six-year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 651-4127.

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 workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: IRW 114B
Human Relations: IRW 208B

Student Learning Outcomes

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

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3-5

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 28

^{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 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