Apprenticeship: Field Ironworkers Reinforcing (CERT)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
This comprehensive apprenticeship program prepares students to become skilled journeypersons in the field of ironwork, with a focus on reinforcing. The curriculum covers the essential tasks and skills required in the trade, including steel and cable reinforcement in concrete construction (rebar work), the erection of structural steel frameworks for buildings, installation of window walls and curtain wall systems, heavy machinery rigging, and welding associated with these activities.
As the construction industry increasingly demands certified professionals, this program ensures students gain the hands-on experience and technical knowledge necessary to earn industry-recognized certifications and a journeyman license—both critical for employment and long-term career success.
Enrollment in this program requires students to be registered as state-indenture apprentices.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines for ironworkers and apprenticeship journeymen in the construction industry.
- Conduct basic and supervisory tasks functions within the construction trades.
- Explain job function differences between structural and reinforcing.
- Recognized resources offered by Cerritos Community College to ironworker's apprentice program.
- Identify industry leaders, government groups, and apprenticeship originations to analyze career goals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of welding, cranes, detailing, reinforcing, structural steel, and rigging in order to perform and supervise ironworker’s job functions.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| IWAP 40.07 | FIW-Orientation | 4.0 |
| IWAP 40.50 | IW-Mixed Base-Reinforcing | 2.0 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| IWAP 40.12 | IW-Reinforcing Iron I | 2.0 |
| IWAP 41.03 | IW-Reinforcing II | 1.0 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| IWAP 40.56 | IW-Ironworker History Reinforcing | 2.0 |
| IWAP 40.63 | IW-Structural Lead Hazard | 2.0 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IWAP 40.15 | IW-Post Tension I | 2.0 |
| IWAP 41.07 | Post-Tension II | 2.5 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| IWAP 40.09 | IW-Gen Rigging | 2.0 |
| IWAP 40.53 | IW-Detailing/Reinforcing Iron | 2.0 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| IWAP 40.10 | Welding I-Reinforcing | 2.5 |
| IWAP 40.22 | IW-Cranes | 2.0 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| IWAP 40.11 | Welding II-Reinforcing | 2.5 |
| IWAP 40.55 | IWS-Reinforcing Foreman Training | 2.0 |
| Semester 8 | ||
| IWAP 41.08 | IW-Post Tension III | 2.0 |
| IWAP 41.09 | OSHA 30/Extension Review | 1.5 |
| Total Units | 34 | |