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)

Occupational Standard for current exams

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Sample Questions

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Ellis Chart

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