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  • 2.00 Credits

    Instruction in reinforced concrete principles, applications, and processes. Study of the forces at work when iron and concrete are combined as a building material. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to rigging operations such as wire rope, chains, slings, cranes, helicopters, ladders and scaffolds used in the ironworkers' trade. Rigging safety, knot recognition and strength identification, and knot application to rigging are included. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Acquaints the student with the history of the ironworking trade. Study of the state and federal laws giving the apprenticeship program in California its legal authority, the manner in which each law affects the workers, and the privileges and obligations of the workers in the trade. Procedures for dispatch of workers and the effect of wages and benefits on workers' compensation insurance will also be covered. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to welding and welding concepts for construction job sites. Basic welding safety and basic welding terms, definitions, positions, and cutting operations are included. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to high steel construction. Emphasis will be on erection of beams and skeletons, fastening structural steel, manufacture of iron and steel, safety positions, finishing operations. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Intermediate welding. A further study of welding safety and welding concepts for construction job sites. Welding processes, shielded metal-arc, gas shielded-arc, and oxy-acetylene welding, symbols, and certification qualifications are included. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    Advanced safety, principles, and applications of scaffolding, mobile cranes and tower cranes. Scaffold Erector/Dismantler certification. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    History of post-tensioning, modern efforts and safety advantages. Special materials, preparation and stressing of post-tensioning systems. Special applications of post-tensioning systems. Discussion of threadbar post-tensioning systems. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    A study of the procedures and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental ironworking with emphasis on the principles, theory, and application of ornamental hand tools, power-actuated tools, anchors, and fasteners. Application of window walls, curtain walls, sealants, glazing, and window and curtain wall systems. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
  • 2.00 Credits

    A continued study of the procedures and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental ironworking with emphasis on those elements of construction that do not make a load-bearing contribution to the skeletal structure; such as stairs, fire escapes, ladders, conveyor systems, doors, elevators, windows, railings and other metal features of modern construction. Study of the erection of flagpoles, playground equipment, rail and chain link fences. Care and use of the tools and accessories used in all installations. Prerequisites: Admission to Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the ironworking industry. Four hours lecture/laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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