Major Work Activity E - Performs erection, assembly and installation

Table of Contents

Task E-15 Installs primary and secondary structural members

Task Descriptor

Ironworkers (generalist) install primary and secondary structural members made from structural steel, precast concrete or timber. They attach, level, plumb, and align these members. They also erect falsework or other temporary structures to aid in the erection when necessary. They are responsible for finalization and completion of a secure installation which may include installation of all fasteners or welding of structural components.

E-15.01 - Uses falsework

E-15.01 - Uses falsework
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.01.01P determine need for falsework need for falsework is determined according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards
E-15.01.02P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-15.01.03P determine location of falsework location of falsework is determined according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards
E-15.01.04P lay out and construct falsework falsework is laid out and constructed according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards
E-15.01.05P place and secure falsework falsework is placed and secured according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards
E-15.01.06P inspect falsework falsework is inspected according to industry standards and engineering specifications
E-15.01.07P remove falsework falsework is removed once structural members can support themselves, according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of falsework, their components, characteristics and applications
  1. identify falsework, and describe its characteristics and applications
  2. identify components of falsework, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. interpret information pertaining to falsework found on drawings and specifications
  4. identify supports and bracing, and describe their characteristics and applications
  5. identify capacity and limitations of falsework
E-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to erect falsework
  1. identify tools and equipment used to erect falsework, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to erecting falsework
  3. describe procedures to layout and construct falsework
  4. describe procedures to inspect erected falsework
E-15.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to remove falsework
  1. identify tools and equipment used to remove falsework, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to removing falsework
  3. determine when it is safe to remove falsework
  4. describe procedures to remove falsework
  5. describe procedures to store falsework for re-use
E-15.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to falsework
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to falsework

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-15.02 - Attaches structural members

E-15.02 - Attaches structural members
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.02.01P select and use tools, equipment and components tools, equipment and components are selected and used according to task
E-15.02.02P perform tasks at heights tasks are performed at heights according to industry standards, jurisdictional regulations, site-specific requirements, task requirements, and company policies and procedures
E-15.02.03P fit, place and modify structural members structural members are fit, placed and modified according to drawings, engineering specifications and industry standards
E-15.02.04P determine minimum fastening requirements to secure member minimum fastening requirements to secure member are determined according to engineering specifications and industry standards

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of structural members, their components, materials, characteristics and applications
  1. identify structural members, and describe their materials, characteristics and applications
  2. identify structural member components and fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. interpret information pertaining to structural members and their components found on drawings and specifications
E-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to attach structural members
  1. identify tools and equipment used to attach structural members, components and fasteners and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to attaching structural members and their components
  3. describe procedures to attach structural members and their components
  4. describe procedures to inspect attached structural members, components and fasteners
  5. describe procedures to test fasteners
E-15.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to attaching structural members
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to attaching structural members

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-15.03 - Levels, plumbs and aligns structural members

E-15.03 - Levels, plumbs and aligns structural members
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.03.01P select and use tools, equipment, components and fasteners tools, equipment, components and fasteners are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.03.02P attach temporary bracing temporary bracing is attached according to engineering specifications, industry standards and drawings
E-15.03.03P verify and adjust alignment alignment is verified and adjusted according to gridlines
E-15.03.04P verify and adjust plumb plumb is verified and adjusted according to surveying equipment information
E-15.03.05P verify and adjust elevations elevations are verified and adjusted according to drawings and benchmarks using various methods

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of structural members, their components, materials, characteristics and applications
  1. identify structural members, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify structural member components, materials and fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. interpret information pertaining to structural members found on drawings and specifications
E-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to level, align and plumb structural members
  1. identify tools and equipment used to level, align and plumb structural members, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to levelling, aligning and plumbing structural members
  3. describe procedures to level, align and plumb structural members
  4. identify plumbing and aligning tolerances
  5. describe procedures to install temporary bracing
  6. describe procedures to inspect levelled, aligned and plumbed structural members and temporary bracing
  7. describe procedures to verify accuracy of surveying tools
E-15.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of training requirements to level, align and plumb structural members
  1. identify training requirements to level, align and plumb structural members
E-15.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to levelling, aligning and plumbing structural members
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to levelling, aligning and plumbing structural members

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-15.04 - Completes installation of structural members

E-15.04 - Completes installation of structural members
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.04.01P select and use tools, equipment and components tools, equipment and components are selected and used according to task
E-15.04.02P select type, grade and length of fasteners fastener type, grade and length are selected according to drawings and industry standards
E-15.04.03P align and fasten structural members structural members are aligned and fastened according to drawings and industry standards
E-15.04.04P perform pre-installation verification test pre-verification test for pre-tensioning methods is completed using hydraulic load cell
E-15.04.05P pre-tension bolts bolts are tensioned using tensioning methods according to codes, engineering and manufacturers’ specifications, and industry standards
E-15.04.06P fabricate, fit and attach structural members and connections on site structural members and connections are fabricated, fit and attached on site according to drawings

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of structural members, their components, characteristics and applications
  1. identify structural members, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify structural member components, materials and fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. interpret information pertaining to structural members and their components found on drawings and specifications
E-15.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to complete installation of structural members
  1. identify tools and equipment used to complete installation of structural members, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to complete installation of structural members
  3. describe procedures to complete installation of structural members
  4. describe procedures to install fasteners
  5. identify specifications and tolerance for welding and torque
  6. describe procedures to inspect attached structural members, components and fasteners
E-15.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to complete installation of structural members
  1. identify training and certification requirements to complete installation of structural members
E-15.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to complete installation of structural members
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to complete installation of structural members

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Task E-16 Installs ornamental, miscellaneous and steel cladding systems and components

Task Descriptor

Ironworkers (generalist) install ornamental components and systems. They install curtain walls and window walls. They also install miscellaneous components such as stairs, handrails, masonry supports, canopies and guard rails.

E-16.01 - Installs curtain walls, precast walls and window walls

E-16.01 - Installs curtain walls, precast walls and window walls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.01.02P establish benchmarks and control lines benchmarks and control lines are established according to surveying information, drawings and industry standards
E-16.01.03P lay out anchors for curtain wall and window wall anchors are laid out according to drawings and industry standards
E-16.01.04P install curtain walls curtain walls are installed according to codes, drawings, manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards
E-16.01.05P install window wall components window wall components are installed according to drawings, manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards
E-16.01.06P apply sealants sealants are applied according to drawings, manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of curtain walls and window walls, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify curtain walls and window walls, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify window wall components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. identify sealants, and describe their characteristics and applications
  4. interpret information pertaining to curtain walls and window walls found on drawings and specifications
E-16.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install curtain walls and window walls
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install curtain walls and window walls, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing curtain walls and window walls
  3. describe layout procedures
  4. describe procedures to install curtain walls and window walls
  5. describe glazing procedures
  6. describe procedures to inspect installed curtain walls and window walls
E-16.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installing curtain walls and window walls
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installing curtain walls and window walls

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-16.02 - Installs miscellaneous components

E-16.02 - Installs miscellaneous components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.02.02P fasten and attach miscellaneous components miscellaneous components are fastened and attached using fasteners
E-16.02.03P field-fabricate and modify miscellaneous components miscellaneous components are field-fabricated and modified according to codes, task, drawings, and industry standards
E-16.02.04P completes installation installation is completed by cutting, grinding, welding and fitting components according to codes, task, drawings and industry standards
E-16.02.05P perform finishing of miscellaneous components finishing procedures of miscellaneous components are performed according to drawings, manufacturers' specifications and industry standards

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of miscellaneous components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify miscellaneous components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. interpret information pertaining to miscellaneous components found on drawings and specifications
E-16.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install miscellaneous components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install miscellaneous components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing miscellaneous components
  3. describe procedures to install miscellaneous components
  4. describe finishing procedures for miscellaneous components
  5. describe procedures to inspect installed miscellaneous components
E-16.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installing miscellaneous components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installing miscellaneous components

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-16.03 - Installs steel cladding and building envelope systems and components

E-16.03 - Installs steel cladding and building envelope systems and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.03.02P establish benchmarks and control lines benchmarks and control lines are established according to surveying information, drawings and industry standards
E-16.03.03P lay out steel cladding and roofing, and building envelopesystems and components for field fabrication and installation steel cladding and roofing, and building envelopesystems and components are laid out for field fabrication and installation according to task, drawings and industry standards
E-16.03.04P install steel cladding and roofing steel cladding and roofing are installed according to codes, drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, industry standards, and company policies and procedures
E-16.03.05P install building envelopesystems and components building envelopesystems and components are installed according to codes, drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, industry standards, and company policies and procedures
E-16.03.06P apply sealants sealants are applied according to drawings, manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of steel cladding, and building envelope systems and components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify steel cladding and roofing, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify building envelopesystems and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. identify sealants, and describe their characteristics and applications
  4. interpret information pertaining to steel cladding, and building envelope systems and components found on drawings and specifications
E-16.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of emerging building technologies and practices pertaining to steel cladding, and building envelopesystemsand components
  1. identify steel cladding, and building envelopesystems and components technologies that contribute to net zero and carbon neutral commitments
  2. identify emerging technologies and practices pertaining to steel cladding, and building envelope systems and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install steel cladding, and building envelopesystemsand components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install steel cladding, and building envelopesystemsand components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing steel cladding, and building envelopesystemsand components
  3. describe layout procedures
  4. describe procedures to install steel cladding, and building envelope systemsand components
  5. describe procedures to inspect installed steel cladding, and building envelopesystemsand components
E-16.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to install of steel cladding, and building envelopesystems and components
  1. identify training and certification requirements to install of steel cladding, and building envelopesystems and components
E-16.03.05L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installing of steel cladding, and building envelopesystems and components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installing of steel cladding, and building envelopesystems and components

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Task E-17 Installs conveyors, machinery and equipment

Task Descriptor

Ironworkers (generalist) install conveyors and other material handling systems.They also install machinery, equipment, and modular buildings.

E-17.01 - Installs material handling systems

E-17.01 - Installs material handling systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-17.01.02P establish work points with surveying equipment work points are established with surveying equipment according to drawings and industry standards
E-17.01.03P assemble support steel components for material handling systems support steel components for material handling systems are assembled according to drawings, manufacturers' specifications and industry standards
E-17.01.04P assemble material handling system components material handling system components are assembled according to drawings,manufacturers' specifications and industry standards
E-17.01.05P complete installation installation is completed by verifying connections and clearances, and coordinating with other trades

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-17.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of material handling systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify material handling systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify material handling systems components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. identify support steel components used for material handling systems
  4. describe operating principles of material handling systems and their components
  5. interpret information pertaining to material handling systems and their components found on drawings and specifications
E-17.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install material handling systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install material handling systems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing material handling systems
  3. describe procedures to install material handling systems
  4. describe procedures to inspect installed material handling systems
  5. describe procedures to test installed material handling systems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-17.02 - Performs alignment and commissioning of material handling systems

E-17.02 - Performs alignment and commissioning of material handling systems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes ND yes yes ND ND yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-17.02.02P establish benchmarks and control lines benchmarks and control lines are established according to surveying information, drawings and industry standards
E-17.02.03P verify tolerances tolerances are verified according to drawings
E-17.02.04P use precision tools and measuring instruments precision tools and measuring instruments are used according to task and manufacturers' specifications
E-17.02.05P rig and jack components components are rigged and jacked according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-17.02.06P secure components components are secured according to drawings and manufacturers’ specifications
E-17.02.07P test material handling system material handling system is tested according to design and manufacturers’ specifications
E-17.02.08P troubleshoot for defects and malfunctions defects are identified and malfunctions are resolved according to manufacturers' specifications and industry standards

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-17.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of material handling systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify material handling systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify material handling systems components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. identify support steel components used for material handling systems
  4. describe operating principles of material handling systems and their components
  5. interpret information pertaining to material handling systems and their components found on drawings and specifications
E-17.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to align material handling systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to align material handling systems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify precision tools and measuring equipment used to verify alignment, and describe their procedures for use
  3. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to aligning material handling systems
  4. describe procedures to align material handling systems
  5. identify alignment specifications and tolerances
  6. describe procedures to inspect aligned material handling systems
  7. describe procedures to test aligned material handling systems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)