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Ironworkers Apprenticeship

Chattanooga State Community College

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0509

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Credits

24 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingRepairingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningEquipment SelectionReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityDesignProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityProblem SensitivityControl PrecisionFinger DexterityMultilimb CoordinationOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthInductive ReasoningVisualizationSelective AttentionExtent FlexibilityInformation OrderingStaminaReaction TimeWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials requ
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from superviso
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into p
  • Assemble or inspect hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
  • Lift steel beams, girders, or columns using cranes or forklifts, or by signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift or position structural steel members.
  • Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or
  • Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
  • Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bendin
  • Unload rebar from trucks.
  • Use forklifts or cranes to move construction material, such as rebar.
  • Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
  • Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ram
  • Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and s

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareInventory management softwareElectronic mail softwareIndustrial control softwareFacilities management softwareAccounting softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareOffice suite softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsBlow torchesBolt cuttersBull pinsC clampsCenter punchesChalk linesCold chiselsCombination squaresCrowbarsCutoff sawsDecoilersDrift pinsAcetylene torchesArc welding equipmentAutomatic rebar tying toolsBeam spreadersCaulking gunsChain slingsChokersDouble lanyardsElectric drillsGrease gunsAbrasive stonesAllen wrench setsAngle platesBench visesBuffing machines

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers47-2221.00
  • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers47-2171.00
  • Foundry Mold and Coremakers51-4071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Blueprints and structural drawings — interpret independently to determine correct member sizes, bolt patterns, and placement sequences on mid-scale commercial projects.
  • Structural steel columns, beams, and girders — connect with bolts and follow sequencing plans with reduced oversight on building frames and bridge structures.
  • Aligned steel members — bolt and position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding using prescribed torque specifications on a multi-story construction site.
  • Hoist cables and rigging hardware — rig structural steel members safely and efficiently, selecting appropriate sling angles and load ratings for routine lifts.
  • Cranes and hoisting equipment — direct operators using standard signals to lift and position steel members accurately during routine erection operations.
  • Laser levels, transits, and plumb bobs — verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural members independently and make minor corrections on framing crews.
  • Welding equipment and cutting torches — cut, bend, and perform basic welds on steel pieces in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
  • Precast concrete and metal components — erect for structures such as storage tanks, guard rails, and low-rise buildings following engineered erection sequences.
  • Time and task management practices — organize personal daily workflow to meet production schedules and minimize downtime on active construction sites.
  • Quality control checks and inspection records — complete and document basic alignment and bolt-up inspections to support site quality assurance requirements.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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