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Edmonton Ironworkers' Local 720 - Training

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Ironworker Reinforcing Upgrade course
Ironworker Structural Upgrade course

For registration contact David Abram 780 819 4766

IRONWORKER REINFORCING UPGRADE COURSE

Course description:

This 24-hour course will cover an overview of the Ironworker Reinforcing Reference Manual. The duration of the program is 8 evenings at 3 hours per evening. (Refer to schedule below)

This course is designed to supplement a self-study style preparation for challenging the Alberta Journeyman Qualification Certificate Provincial Examination for the Ironworking Reinforcing.

Note: Individuals are responsible for accessing their understanding of the subject matter. Further assistance is available in the form of more focused instruction and supplementary study materials.

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to supplement self-study preparation of the Ironworker to successfully write the Provincial Examination for Ironworking Reinforcing.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the Ironworker should be able to understand principles in the following subjects:

  • Basic Math
  • Safety
  • Concrete and Grout
  • Rigging and Hoisting
  • Reinforcing Steel (Rebar)
  • Pre-stressing and Post-tensioning

Target Participants:

Individuals interested in earning their trade certification and/or wishing to upgrade their technical knowledge and job skills.

(Perfect Attendance and Punctuality is Mandatory)

Length of Course:

This course is 24 hours in length, 3 hours per night, 2 nights a week (Monday and Wednesday) from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Starting October 10th ending November 5th over 4 weeks.

Course Materials:

  • All Supplied
  • Pre-requisites:

  • Member in good standing of Ironworkers Local 720
  • Minimum 4500 hours and 36 months work experience in Reinforcing sector
  • Travel cards please contact Training center


  • (Registered apprentices are not eligible)

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    IRONWORKER STRUCTURAL/ORNAMENTAL UPGRADE COURSE

    Course description:

    This course is designed to supplement a self-study style preparation for challenging the Alberta Journeyman Qualification Certificate Provincial Examination for the Ironworker-Structural/Ornamental.

    Note: Individuals are responsible for accessing their understanding of the subject matter. Further assistance is available in the form of more focused instruction and supplementary study materials.

    Course Objective:

    The objective of this course is to supplement self-study preparation of the Ironworker to successfully write the Provincial Examination for Ironworker-Structural/Ornamental.

    This 42-hour course will cover an overview of the Ironworker Structural/Ornamental Reference Manual. The duration of the program is 14 evenings at 3 hours per evening. (Refer to schedule below)

    Learning Objectives:

    Upon the successful completion of this course, the Ironworker will have been introduced to:

    • Basic Math
    • Scaffolds
    • Tools and Equipement
    • Rigging and hoisting
    • Robotics
    • Conveyers
    • Ornamental
    • Curtian Wall
    • Pre-engineered Buildings
    • Oxy/Fuel Cutting Systems
    • Welding

    Target Participants:

    Individuals interested in earning their trade certification and/or wishing to upgrade their technical knowledge and job skills.

    (Perfect Attendance and Punctuality is Mandatory)

    Length of Course:

    This course is 42 hours in length, 3 hours per night, 2 nights a week (Tuesday and Thursday) from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Starting October 9th ending November 22nd over 7 weeks.

    Course Materials:

  • All Supplied
  • Pre-requisites:

  • Member in good standing of Ironworkers Local 720
  • Minimum 6750 hours and 54 months work experience in Structural/Ornamental sector
  • Travel cards please contact Training center


  • (Registered apprentices are not eligible)

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