Skills and Abilities
Successful ironworkers enjoy developing their expertise by doing
precise work in a broad range of industries and locations. They enjoy
the outdoors and often like travelling and working with different crews.
To be successful in their trade, ironworkers need:
- the ability to interpret blueprints
- an understanding of safe work practices and the knowledge to safely operate the tools of the trade
- to be able to work at heights
- the ability to lift in excess of 25 kilograms
- very good muscular coordination, agility and balance
- a willingness to travel to various work sites
- an inclination to work cooperatively with others
- the ability to act quickly and decisively in emergencies
The Training fund has revised the policy on reimbursement for third party training, please see the information provided