APR 141B Iron Worker Fundamentals 2

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 4

Introduces structural steel components and erection methods. Demonstrates proficiency in presented concepts is developed through classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Focuses on identifying structural shapes and connections. Focuses on the importance of the individual responsibilities of ironworkers in structural steel erection and how each role should be carried out. Allows students to become proficient in the mathematics used in iron working are introduced within the course. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and application of safe industry practices.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Convert between the U.S. Customary and Metric systems of measurement.
Solve linear equations.
Compute basic properties of simple geometric figures.
Solve application problems.
Identify and use the basic tools used in structural steel erection.
Describe the different tasks that ironworkers perform during structural erection process.
Interpret basic information on a structural blueprint.
Perform the basic steel erection tasks of bolting, plumbing and decking.

Content Outline

Structural tools
Ironworker responsibilities
Introduction to steel erection