Pre-Employment Ironworker

Program Details

Program Description

This 9-week program is designed to offer an alternative route to those looking to enter the Ironworker trade. This program covers all course materials received by a first-year Ironworker apprentice, as well as additional value added programming focused on safety and field operations.

Students in this program will be provided with the opportunity to learn about fabrication, scaffolding, structural steel buildings, building bridges, ornamental ironwork and pre-casting structures.

The program prepares students to enter into an apprenticeship with hands-on skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will qualify to challenge the first-year Ironworker apprenticeship exam.

Your Career

Most ironworkers are employed by construction contractors, but some are employed in industries such as metal fabricating, oil and gas production, iron and steel production, electric utilities and rail transport. Very few ironworkers are self-employed. In the construction industry, ironworkers work on a project-to-project basis and frequently travel long distances from job to job. Union members work out of union hiring halls where work is allocated on a rotating basis. Employment can be seasonal, and employment prospects change with the economic climate, particularly with the volume of commercial and industrial construction projects.

If you chose a career as an Ironworker, you'll need the following characteristics:

• the ability to interpret blueprints
• an understanding of safe work and tool practices.
• to be able to work at heights
• the strength, stamina, and ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift items weighing in excess of 25 kilograms
• very good muscular coordination, agility and balance
• an inclination to work cooperatively with others
• ability to act quickly and decisively in emergencies.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• Math 10C, Math 10-3, Pure Math 10, or Applied Math 10,
• English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
• A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.

Note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted in lieu of the admission requirements.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.

Direct Entry: Four Step Process

Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Apply to Pre-Employment Ironworker and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Find out how to monitor your application status after you apply.

Program Outline

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Costs

Domestic Tuition and Fees*

SAIT Fees

Campus Athletic and Recreation Fee: N/A
Universal Transit Pass (UPass): Program does not meet UPass eligibility requirements.

Student Association (SAITSA) Fees

Health Plan: N/A
Dental Plan: N/A
Student Association: N/A

Cost and Supplies*

• Tuition includes all course materials, student fees and access to appropriate technology.
• Membership to the SAIT wellness centre — including an ice arena, swimming/diving pool, gymnasium, squash and racquetball courts and weight room is available at a discounted rate.

Find out about Tuition and Financial Aid.

 This program is eligible for Canada-Alberta Job Grant funding.

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Contact Information

School of Manufacturing and Automation
403.284.8641
ma.info@sait.ca