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Reinforcing Ironworker - Certificate of Journeyman

College of Southern Nevada

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Locations

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  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-2171.00

Skills

CoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsAdministration and ManagementDesignEnglish Language

Abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationManual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessExtent FlexibilityStaminaNear VisionFinger DexterityControl Precision

Tasks

  • 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.

Technology

Project management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareWord processing software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsArc welding equipmentAutomatic rebar tying toolsBeam spreadersBolt cuttersCaulking gunsChain slingsChokersCrowbarsCutoff sawsDouble lanyardsElectric drillsGrease guns

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-2171.00Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workerstitle_inference$59,280 median$95,530 top+4.64%90
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Certificate)

  • Complex structural blueprints and engineering sketches — interpret autonomously to determine rod sizes, shapes, spacing, and placement for multi-story or heavily reinforced structures.
  • Full rebar cage assemblies for foundations, columns, and elevated decks — build, position, and secure independently, managing quality and code compliance throughout.
  • Acetylene torches, arc-welding equipment, and bar cutters — select and operate proficiently for non-routine cuts and welds across varied steel grades and diameters on large commercial sites.
  • Non-standard bends and custom fabrications — produce using rod-bending machines and hand tools when engineer-specified shapes fall outside standard library bends.
  • Post-tensioning cables and specialty reinforcement systems — handle and set according to engineered drawings on prestressed concrete projects with limited technical guidance.
  • Rebar coverage and tie spacing — inspect completed work against structural drawings and applicable building codes, identifying and correcting non-conformances before concrete placement.
  • Material quantity takeoffs — calculate precise rod lengths, mesh areas, and tie wire requirements from full project drawing sets, minimizing waste and controlling costs.
  • Critical thinking in field conflicts — resolve discrepancies between drawings and field conditions by consulting supervisors and engineers and implementing approved solutions.
  • CAD software and project management platforms — review digital models and schedules to coordinate rebar placement sequences with formwork and concrete crews on complex jobs.
  • Mentorship of newer workers — demonstrate correct techniques for bending, tying, and positioning rebar safely while maintaining personal productivity on active construction sites.

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.

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