Ironworker (Structural Ornamental) Trade Skills

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Occupational Skills

Interprets occupational documentation.

Interprets drawings and specifications.

knowledge of types of drawings such as structural erection, architectural, precast shop and fabrication
knowledge of welding symbols
knowledge of abbreviations and technical vocabulary
knowledge of drafting techniques
ability to interpret drawing symbols
ability to correlate types of drawings such as structural drawings, architectural drawings, engineering drawings, detail drawings and erection drawings
ability to distinguish types of views
ability to relate drawings to worksite

Interprets standards, regulations and procedures.

knowledge of standards such as CSA, ANSI and CRSI
knowledge of regulations such as OH&S Act, WHMIS and fall protection
knowledge of the location of standards, regulations and procedures
ability to apply procedures such as assembly, placing, tensioning and grouting

Communicates in the workplace.

Communicates with co-workers.

knowledge of types of communication
knowledge of interpersonal communication techniques
knowledge of trade vocabulary
knowledge of barriers to communication
ability to write clearly and concisely
ability to actively listen
ability to check to confirm understanding

Communicates with other disciplines.

knowledge of job-related terminology
knowledge of report formats
ability to actively listen
ability to translate technical terms into layperson language
ability to address others’ concerns
ability to write reports in prescribed formats
ability to check to confirm understanding

Communicates with apprentices.

knowledge of capability of apprentice
ability to listen, teach, coach and mentor
ability to supervise
ability to assess and record ongoing progress

Uses hand signals.

knowledge of types of signals
knowledge of hand signals
knowledge of signal terminology
ability to select types of signals
ability to interpret signals
ability to select signals for type of equipment

Communicates electronically.

knowledge of types of electronic communication devices such as cellular telephones, two-way radios and lap-top computers
knowledge of communication protocols and company reporting policies
ability to operate electronic communication devices
ability to send, receive and retrieve information from computers
ability to communicate through two-way radios and cellular phones

Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Uses hand tools.

knowledge of types and uses of hand tools
knowledge of hand tool safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on the use and care of hand tools
knowledge of types of measuring equipment
ability to select hand tools required for a task
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe hand tools
ability to clean and store hand tools
ability to maintain hand tools

Uses power tools.

knowledge of types and uses of power tools such as pneumatic, electric, gas powered and hydraulic
knowledge of power tool components
knowledge of operating procedures for power tools
knowledge of power tool safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended uses, limitations and maintenance of power tools
ability to select power tools required for a task
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe power tools
ability to clean and store power tools
ability to maintain power tools

Uses powder-actuated tools.

knowledge of types and uses of powder-actuated tools
knowledge of powder-actuated tool components
knowledge of operating procedures for powder-actuated tools
knowledge of powder-actuated tool safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended uses and limitations
knowledge of licensing or training requirements prior to the use of powder-actuated tools
ability to select powder-actuated charges and fasteners required for a task
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe powder-actuated tools
ability to clean and lubricate powder-actuated tools
ability to store powder-actuated tools

Uses aerial work platforms.

knowledge of types and uses of aerial work platforms
knowledge of aerial work platform safety
knowledge of aerial work platform regulations and certification requirements
knowledge of aerial work platform components and accessories
knowledge of operating procedures of aerial work platforms
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for use of aerial work platforms
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe aerial work platforms and equipment
ability to position aerial work platforms
ability to store aerial work platforms

Uses ladders.

knowledge of types and uses of ladders
knowledge of safe operating procedures for ladders
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for use and care of ladders
ability to position ladders
ability to secure ladders
ability to dismantle and store ladders
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe ladders

Uses scaffolding.

knowledge of regulations pertaining to scaffolding
knowledge of types of scaffolding
knowledge of installation and dismantling procedures
knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended uses and limitations of scaffolding
ability to position and erect scaffolding and install planking, guardrails and toe plates
ability to secure scaffolding, planking, guardrails, toe plates and related components
ability to dismantle and store scaffolding
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe scaffolding and planking

Uses personal protective equipment (PPE).

knowledge of types and uses of PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, welding PPE, safety footwear and fall arrest equipment
knowledge of PPE safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended uses, limitations and maintenance of PPE
knowledge of workplace rules and regulations
ability to select PPE for conditions encountered
ability to use fall arrest equipment such as harnesses, safety belts and lines
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe PPE
ability to store PPE

Uses surveying equipment.

knowledge of types of layout instruments such as theodolite, transit, scales and laser level
knowledge of measurement techniques
knowledge of blueprint interpretation
knowledge of marking techniques
ability to select equipment for a task
ability to calculate angles and distances
ability to transfer blueprint information to site
ability to set up and calibrate equipment
ability to store surveying equipment

Uses welding equipment.

knowledge of provincial/territorial and applicable welding regulations
knowledge of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) standards
knowledge of welding processes and procedures
knowledge of welding symbols
knowledge of welding hazards
knowledge of welding equipment
knowledge of welding consumables
knowledge of welding defects
ability to set up equipment
ability to perform welding processes
ability to adjust welding parameters to suit site conditions
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe welding equipment
ability to store welding equipment

Uses thermal and oxy-fuel cutting equipment.

knowledge of cutting processes
knowledge of cutting equipment
knowledge of cutting consumables
ability to set up equipment
ability to inspect equipment
ability to adjust cutting parameters
ability to recognize cutting hazards
ability to identify damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe cutting equipment
ability to store cutting equipment and consumables

Organizes work.

Organizes materials and supplies.

knowledge of erection sequence
knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations
knowledge of site preparation
knowledge of shipping documentation
knowledge of storage principles
ability to schedule material and supplies required for job
ability to unload equipment
ability to place and sort materials and supplies
ability to reconcile load with shipping documents
ability to secure equipment and materials

Marks layouts.

knowledge of drawings
ability to interpret drawings
ability to use measuring devices and layout tools
ability to apply marking and layout techniques
ability to visualize finished product
ability to transfer drawing information to accommodate site conditions

Maintains safe work environment.

knowledge of safety regulations
knowledge of building codes
knowledge of applications of safety equipment such as fall arrest, fall restraint and work positioning
knowledge of safe work practices and limitations
ability to apply safety standards applicable to workplace
ability to install safety equipment such as guard rails, static lines, lifelines, screens, temporary flooring, warning signs and barriers
ability to maintain good housekeeping

Assesses site hazards.

knowledge of policies and procedures
knowledge of codes and procedures
ability to recognize hazards such as floor openings, leading edges and obstructions
ability to control hazards

Plans work tasks.

knowledge of specifications and drawings
ability to interpret specifications and drawings
ability to improvise to suit site conditions
ability to maintain schedule
ability to select materials and supplies required for task
ability to select equipment and tools required for task

Rigging And Hoisting

Selects rigging equipment.

Matches load to lift capability.

knowledge of types of lifting equipment such as hydraulic jacks, fork lifts, air pallets, pallet jacks and rollers
knowledge of the capacity of lifting equipment
knowledge of basic geometry
knowledge of weights and measures
ability to calculate weights of loads
ability to select rigging equipment
ability to calculate choker tension based on choker angle and load

Inspects rigging equipment.

knowledge of types of rigging equipment
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
knowledge of policies and procedures
knowledge of tools and materials
ability to identify defects
ability to report defects

Maintains rigging equipment.

knowledge of types of rigging equipment
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
knowledge of policies and procedures
knowledge of tools and materials
ability to perform maintenance procedures
ability to store rigging equipment

Uses hoisting and lifting equipment.

Uses hoisting equipment.

knowledge of provincial/territorial and applicable regulations and certification requirements
knowledge of types of hoisting equipment such as come-alongs, tirfors, chain block hoists, tuggers and derricks
knowledge of anchorage locations and capabilities
knowledge of policies and procedures
ability to select hoisting equipment
ability to select anchorage locations
ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications

Uses lifting equipment.

knowledge of types of lifting equipment such as hydraulic jacks, fork lifts and air pallets
knowledge of policies and procedures
ability to select lifting equipment
ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications and recommendations

Attaches rigging to load.

knowledge of hoisting procedures such as engineer’s plan, multi-member and tandem lift
knowledge of placement and attachment location
knowledge of hoisting specifications
ability to select lifting procedures
ability to use and tie knots, bends and hitches
ability to follow rigging procedures
ability to use rigging equipment

Cranes

Assembles and erects cranes.

Assesses site hazards.

knowledge of types of hazards such as overhead power lines, underground services, other workers and obstructions to swing radius
knowledge of swing area (radius) of crane
ability to calculate crane radius
ability to identify potential hazards
ability to read load charts

Determines crane position.

knowledge of crane types
knowledge of crane capacity
knowledge of crane radius
knowledge of maximum weight of lifts
knowledge of crane limitations due to inclement weather
ability to determine weights of components
ability to calculate the available headroom
ability to select crane for required task
ability to minimize overhead dangers

Prepares bases.

knowledge of gross weight of crane
knowledge of composition of base such as soil, concrete and steel
knowledge of types of pads
ability to select pads such as mats, dunnage and cribbing
ability to visually assess ground conditions
ability to ensure ground is stable and level
ability to install falsework

Erects cranes.

knowledge of sequence of assembly
knowledge of crane components such as boom sections, counterweights and jibs
knowledge of crane signals
knowledge of tools used in erection of cranes
knowledge of safe rigging practices
ability to ensure adequate space for assembly
ability to install components
ability to reeve/lace blocks
ability to participate in engineered (critical) lifts
ability to finalize set-up

Disassembles cranes.

Disassembles crane components.

knowledge of method of disassembly
knowledge of sequence of disassembly
knowledge of equipment and tools required for task
knowledge of rigging
ability to recognize hazards of disassembly such as tensioned pins and overloads
ability to disconnect components
ability to direct crane operator
ability to rig crane components
ability to block boom sections

Prepares crane for transport.

knowledge of safe rigging practices
ability to select type of rigging
ability to place and secure components on transportation deck

Erection, Assembly And Installation

Installs primary and secondary structural members.

Erects falsework.

knowledge of types and applications of falsework
knowledge of supports and bracing
ability to determine need for falsework
ability to determine location of falsework
ability to lay out and construct falsework
ability to place and secure falsework

Attaches structural members.

knowledge of types of structural members
knowledge of crane signals
knowledge of types of bolts and pins
knowledge of installation techniques and methods
knowledge of tools and equipment capabilities
ability to manoeuvre at heights
ability to fit, place and modify members
ability to determine minimal amount of fasteners to secure load

Levels, plumbs and aligns structural members.

knowledge of plumbing and alignment equipment such as cables and surveying equipment
knowledge of plumbing and aligning techniques and tolerances
knowledge of temporary bracing techniques
ability to attach tools and equipment such as cables, jacks and temporary bracing
ability to set up and use surveying equipment such as levels, plumb bobs, transits and laser levels
ability to determine direction of pull or push
ability to place shims to the desired elevation

Completes installation of structural members.

knowledge of welding, fitting and torque procedures and practices
knowledge of installation of fasteners
knowledge of specifications and tolerances such as for welding and torque
ability to torque bolts
ability to align holes using equipment such as pins, bars and reamers
ability to fabricate connections in place
ability to select fasteners
ability to fit and weld members

Installs ornamental components and systems.

Installs curtain walls.

knowledge of types of curtain walls
knowledge of curtain wall installation procedures
knowledge of sealants
knowledge of layout procedures
knowledge of glazing techniques
ability to establish benchmarks and control lines
ability to work at heights from various types of lifts such as swing stages and aerial work platforms
ability to apply sealants
ability to install as per specifications

Installs miscellaneous components.

knowledge of types of miscellaneous components such as stairs, railings and coverings
knowledge of miscellaneous component installation procedures
ability to determine installation sequence such as sub-assembly and order of installation
ability to fit, weld and finish a variety of materials
ability to set up rigging
ability to field-fabricate and modify components
ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications
ability to finish installation such as polishing and painting

Installs conveyors, machinery and equipment.

Installs material handling systems.

knowledge of types of material handling systems and components
knowledge of material handling installation procedures
ability to assemble components
ability to sequence installation of various components such as supports, headers and rails
ability to establish work points with surveying equipment

Aligns material handling systems.

knowledge of specifications and tolerances
knowledge of welding and cutting techniques
knowledge of methods of alignment
ability to determine tolerances from drawings to verify locations
ability to use precision tools and measuring instruments such as verniers, micrometers and feeler gauges
ability to transfer benchmarks and control lines
ability to rig and jack components to specifications
ability to troubleshoot for defects and malfunctions
ability to secure components

Places machinery and equipment.

knowledge of types of machinery and equipment
knowledge of machinery installation procedures
knowledge of specifications and tolerances
ability to determine weights of machines and components
ability to assemble components of machinery
ability to insert shims and use adjusting screws for setting and levelling
ability to assess best travel path
ability to transfer loads to various floats and rollers
ability to determine centre of gravity
ability to use precision instruments to set machines

Maintenance And Upgrading

Repairs components.

Assesses current condition of components.

knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
knowledge of policies and procedures
ability to confirm components meet specifications
ability to communicate observed defects
ability to use diagnostic tools such as calipers and torque wrenches

Field-fabricates components.

knowledge of layout techniques
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
knowledge of policies and procedures
ability to fit components

Replaces components.

knowledge of policies and regulations
knowledge of removal techniques
knowledge of installation techniques
knowledge of temporary support techniques
ability to remove defective components
ability to install replacement components
ability to verify conditions of repair

Performs preventative maintenance.

knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
knowledge of policies and procedures
knowledge of materials used such as reinforcing, lubrication and hard surfacing
knowledge of maintenance logs and schedules
knowledge of maintenance techniques
ability to interpret maintenance schedules
ability to perform maintenance techniques such as reinforcing, lubrication and hard surfacing

Dismantles and removes structural, mechanical and miscellaneous components.

Ensures decommissioning of structure or components.

knowledge of policies and procedures such as lock-out, tagging procedures and hot work procedures
knowledge of sequence of decommissioning
ability to review decommissioning documentation and keep records

Plans sequence of disassembly.

knowledge of disassembly sequence
knowledge of disassembly techniques
knowledge of temporary support techniques
ability to determine and prioritize required tasks

Removes components.

knowledge of sequence of tasks
knowledge of storage and placement of components
ability to follow sequence of disassembly
ability to calculate loads and choker tension

Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca

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Ironworker (Structural Ornamental) Trade Skills

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