Learn:
Structural Steel Erection |
Ornamental Ironwork |
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Welding |
Safe usage of a cutting
torch |
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First Aid & CPR |
Blueprint reading |
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Applications of math & health |
Construction Safety/OSHA |
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Metal siding/decking |
Concrete reinforcement & theory |
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Hazardous materials training |
Scaffold training |
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Post Tension |
Rigging |
Steps to Apprenticeship
Apply for apprentice program Monday - Friday, 9:00am -
3:30pm
excluding holidays at the Construction Training School, Room 104. To
contact the Iron Workers' Joint Apprenticeship Program please call
314-644-1550. (click here for
directions.)
Requirements to apply:
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Must be 18 years old
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Must be able to pass
substance abuse test
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Must pass a physical
examination by a registered physician
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Applications are received throughout the year.
The cut-off date is January 15th for the current year. Any applications received
after that day will be considered for the following year.
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Pass the Scholastic
Abilities Test for Adults (SATA)
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Attend two weeks of
pre-apprenticeship classes
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Participate in oral
interview with Joint Apprenticeship Committee members
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Apprenticeship class is
selected through a ranking system
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Sign Apprenticeship
Agreement and union membership
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Pass substance abuse test
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Complete
"hands-on" orientation
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Get a job with a
contractor
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Apprentices
attend training four weeks each year for a total of 160 hours of
training per year.
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Apprentices
are paid a $150.00 stipend for each week they are in school.
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Apprentices
make between $ 15.00 and $25.00 per hour.
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Pay rates for Iron Workers
| First term of First Year |
60% of journeyman's wage |
| Second term of First Year |
65% of journeyman's wage |
| First term of Second Year |
70% of journeyman's wage |
| Second term of Second Year |
75% of journeyman's wage |
| First term of Third Year |
80% of journeyman's wage |
| Second term of Third Year |
85% of journeyman's wage |
| First term of Fourth Year |
90% of journeyman's wage |
| Second term of Fourth Year |
95% of journeyman's wage |
Tuition
There is an initiation fee of $100 for all
apprentices.
Other fees are listed:
| First year |
$282 |
| Second year |
$330 |
| Third Year |
$247 |
| Fourth Year |
$275 |
This does not include union dues or initiation fees
into the Iron Workers Local 396 Union Hall.
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