Ironworkers build, assemble and repair products or structures, primarily working with steel and other metals. Ironworker is designated as Ironworker (Generalist) under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
In the construction industry, Ironworkers produce and install structural ironwork, concrete reinforcing materials and work with precast concrete to construct buildings or bridges. Ironworkers are often involved in reinforcing concrete by cutting and shaping "rebar" so that concrete can be placed around it. Ironworkers are also involved in the construction of curtainwalls - large structures that are often made of glass or other panel materials - and ornamental iron that is fastened to the outside of building. They work with crane operators to position and attach these types of materials.
Outside of the construction industry, Ironworkers may work for companies who manufacture large items such as aircraft, ships, heavy machinery, transportation equipment and sheet metal and fabricated products.
Regardless of the industry they work in, Ironworkers must be familiar with the properties of steel and other types of metal and be able to modify this metal by using specialized metalworking machines. They must also be able to read and interpret blueprints or plans to make sure the materials have the right dimensions and properties.
Inter-Provincial Examination Information All of the Inter-Provincial examinations have an assigned number of questions based on each National Occupational Analysis (NOA) blocks and tasks. Refer to the table for an assigned number of questions per exam, the assigned number of questions per block section and the assigned number of questions per task for this trade.
