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