APR 241J Iron Worker Advanced 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 5

Focuses on the fundamentals of erecting structural steel. Includes reading crane charts, sequencing, rigging and structural component assembly. Develops skills through classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Includes erecting a two-story steel structure. Emphasizes the knowledge and application of safe industry practices throughout the course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Interpret crane charts in order to successfully and safely hoist structural steel members.
Select the correct size of a crane according to the weight to be lifted.
Identify the correct rigging components using charts, configuration calculations and listed load ratings in order to safely hoist material.
Create a written list of tasks in order to successfully erect a steel structure.
Demonstrate the ability to properly rig structural members for the erection process.
Erect a steel structure.
Bolt up a steel structure by assembling a bolted structural connection.

Content Outline

Steel erection
Crane charts
Crane components
Structural rigging