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Welcome,
The mission of the Field Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Program is to ensure that our union ironworkers have the skills, knowledge and training necessary to be safe on the jobsite; competitive in the workplace; and satisfied in their careers.
We accomplish that mission by providing training and training materials, trained and experienced instructors and leadership in order to uphold union values and principles of service and professionalism.
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Apprenticeship Training
The road to becoming a Journeyman Ironworker is through Apprenticeship Training. The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program is a well organized and supervised method of training people, with little or no knowledge of the craft, to become Jorneymen Ironworkers qualified in all segments of the Trade.
To learn more: Click Here....
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Journeyman Retraining
An ironworkers' education does not stop when his or her apprenticeship ends. Journeyman ironworkers are eligible to take advanced courses.
Experienced ironworkers can become certified welders, advance to foreman and superintendent and can become leaders in their local union.
Check out the classes available at your local union training center.
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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
TRAINING NEWS......................by Dick Zampa, Jr., Apprenticeship Director
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California and Vicinity District Council open 2 new Training Centers in 2010
Joe Standley, President of the California and Vicinity District Council, along with the board of trustees, attended the grand openings of 2 new Training Centers this year. The new Phoenix, Arizona facility has 3 classrooms, indoor hands on training area and an AWS accredited, 20 booth weld shop, complete with a Lincoln smoke extraction system. Buzz Murphy, Local 75 Business Manager is pleased with increased hands on training that is now taking place at the new ‘University of Iron’ Training Center. Coordinator Russ Johnson oversees the day to day operation of this 15,000 square foot facility that is accredited through the Ironworkers IACP program.
Another new ‘University of Iron’ Training Center was opened recently in Henderson, Nevada with a ceremonial cutting of a #18 bar, by Joe Standley. The board of trustees approved the move from North Las Vegas to the new site in Henderson. The Training Centers two JATC’s are chaired by Doug Williams, Local 433 Business Manager, and Hart Keeble, Local 416 Business Manager. The new facility is 30,000 square feet, with indoor hands on areas for Reinforcing and Structural Steel training. The 30 booth weld shop has a Lincoln smoke extraction system and is accredited by AWS as a testing facility. Coordinator Luis Recendez oversees the daily operation of the facility that is accredited through the Ironworkers IACP program.
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| Grand Opening in Arizona |
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| Joe Standley at Opening Ceremony |
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Director’s Message 10/1/10
There have been many activities and improvements made to the Apprenticeship and Training department recently. A few items of interest include:
International Apprenticeship Competition, Seattle Washington, September 18-19. Our 3 apprentices who represented our District Council did an outstanding job during the 2 day event. Out of the 55 apprentices that competed, Kendrick Shortman (local 433 L.A.) took 3rd place, Anthony Taylor (local 75 Phoenix) took 11th place, Meikel Norris (local 118 Reno) took 16th place. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, to the apprentices and also to the coordinators, instructors and journeymen who are involved behind the scene to train and motivate our members. Our next District Council competition will be held in Spring 2012.
Qualified Rigger course has new requirements mandated by the Ironworkers International. Coordinators must now research training records to verify that the Ironworker has successfully completed a 40 hour Rigging and a 40 hour Cranes (often referred to as Structural II class). Ironworkers who have not attended the required classes should contact their coordinator to sign up for the next available class. The Rigging and Cranes classes are conducted regularly at all Training Centers. All Journeymen are encouraged to take the Qualified Rigger classes.
New Training Centers have been opened in Phoenix, Arizona and Henderson, Nevada. The new locations are conducting Apprentice and Journeyman upgrade classes. Like all Training Centers in the council, they both feature an AWS accredited Welding Shop complete with a new smoke extraction system. Journeymen are encouraged to attend OSHA 30 hour classes that are regularly conducted at all of our sites.
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Director's Message
09/01/08
TRAINING NEWS.....................................................................................by Dick Zampa, Jr., Apprenticeship Director
Here is a brief update on some of the certification tests that can be taken at the Training Centers:
D1.1 (AWS Structural Code)
D1.5 (AWS Bridge Code)
D1.8 (AWS Structural Seismic Code)
D1.3 (Aws Sheet Steel Code)
Within the parameters of each test code, different types of electrodes can be used such as 7018 electrode and 232, 311, 305, etc. In most cases, one certification does not allow you to weld with a different process or under a different AWS (American Welding Society) code. There is not one certification test that covers all welding positions or processes.
Some of the most employable welders have multiple certifications using different wires such as 232,305,311.
For a welder starting out, it is recommended to begin working toward a 3G and 4G, 7018 certification. The 3G is a vertical groove that in many cases allows the welder to also work in the horizontal and flat positions. The 4G is an overhead groove that is just for overhead welding. If a welder is certified on groove, they can alos weld fillets. A handy certificate to have is the D1.3 arc spot, often incorrectly called a "plug weld" that is used to weld decking.
All Apprentice and Journeymen are encouraged to work toward becoming certified welders. Please obsesrve all safety rules in the shop including the use of eye protection. Please do not use grinders inside the shop. Note that most welding certification tests do not allow for cleaning of the weld with power tools or mechanical methods!
Use a minimum of a #10 lens for stick welding and a darker lens for flux cored welding. Once you have passed a practice test, the instructor will set you up with a certification test. Please read the welding procedure before you begin the test. The welding procedure lists the welding process, base metal, filler metal, position, preheat, and interpass temperature, joint design, base metal preparation, joint welding technique, etc.
Along with the welding procedure, please read the Procedure Specification and the Qualification Work Sheet that lists important items such as the amperage / voltage requirements and "hold points" that the instructor must observe before the test continues. The position of cupon specimens are shown on the Procedure Specifications. Most shops use the bend test to determine if the weld is as sound as the parent metal. If the bend test fails, the Ironworker will be asked to practice and pass another practice test before the second certification test is given.
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New REQUIRED Osha classes for all construction workers in the State of Nevada.
Notice to all contractors who bid work in State of Nevada;
This notice is to inform all signatory contractors within the California District Council of new REQUIRED Osha classes for all construction workers in the State of Nevada.
To find classes at your local Union, please follow this link
http://www.universityofiron.org/jiwupgradeclasses/nevadaosharequirments.html
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