Ironworker (Reinforcing)
Ironworkers (reinforcing) cut, bend, lay out, place and weld reinforcing steel rods, welded wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of poured concrete products and structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and towers. They also place and stress various post-tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums.
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 72105
Designation Year: 2006
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK
Trade title: Ironworker (Reinforcing), in AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, PE, SK
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Reinforcing Rodworker (ON), Reinforcing Steel Erector (QC)
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) New
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Occupational Standard for current exams Previous
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Job Market Reports
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Sample Questions
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Exam Information
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Mathematical Formulas
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Ellis Chart
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