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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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The journey-level reinforcement ironworker (or rod buster) lays out rebar; performs the standard rebar ties; knows the basics of rebar support; can identify rebar sizes and grades, and is able to read and interpret cut sheets, bar lists, tags, and drawings. The rebar worker also understands and performs basic rigging and concrete placement and adheres to safe working practices at all times.

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Focus Statement The journey-level reinforcement ironworker (or rod buster) lays out rebar; performs the standard rebar ties; knows the basics of rebar support; can identify rebar sizes and grades, and is able to read and interpret cut sheets, bar lists, tags, and drawings. The rebar worker also understands and performs basic rigging and concrete placement and adheres to safe working practices at all times. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 74

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply construction math to support rebar layout and material calculations
  • Select and use hand tools and power tools for concrete reinforcement work
  • Install concrete reinforcement including rebar placement tying and assembly in compliance with design requirements
  • Apply concrete reinforcement safety practices to protect workers during rebar installation operations
  • Select and apply rigging equipment and practices to safely move and position rebar and materials
  • Read and interpret blueprints to support concrete reinforcement installation activities
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers47-2171.00
  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers47-2221.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
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Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Blueprints and placement sketches — read and interpret independently to determine rod quantities, sizes, and spacing on routine residential and light commercial projects.
  • Steel bars, cables, and wire mesh — position and secure within concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools with minimal oversight on standard pours.
  • Bar cutters and acetylene torches — cut rebar to required lengths safely and accurately, selecting the appropriate tool based on rod diameter and site conditions.
  • Rod-bending machines and hand bending tools — produce hooks, stirrups, and standard bends to plan dimensions on a mid-size construction job site.
  • Wire-tying patterns — apply correct spacing and fastening sequences when assembling rebar cages for columns, beams, and slabs on routine assignments.
  • Wire mesh and fabric reinforcement — cut, fit, and position sections in floor and wall forms to match design coverage requirements without direct supervision.
  • Arc-welding equipment — perform basic tack welds on rebar assemblies in accordance with project specifications under periodic quality checks.
  • Material quantity calculations — use mathematics and project documents to estimate rod counts and cut lists for assigned sections of a concrete structure.
  • Coordination with concrete placement crews — communicate rebar readiness and adjust bar positions in response to pour schedules on active job sites.
  • Spreadsheet and word processing software — enter daily production data and material logs accurately when required by site administration procedures.

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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