This program will train you to fabricate, construct and join scaffolding, and erect pre-engineered buildings. The ironworker – metal building systems erector apprenticeship program is a 1-year program consisting of 2 levels of technical training, each 6 weeks in duration. This craft is a sub-trade of the ironworker program.

About the program     How to apply

Career Options

Ironworker – metal building systems erectors are limited to work on 1-storey, steel-framed metal buildings, generally referred to as pre-engineered buildings. Most ironworker – metal building systems erectors are employed by construction contractors, but some are employed in industries such as metal fabricating, oil and gas production, iron and steel production, electric utilities and rail transport.

Where it can take you

Median Journeyman Salary

Starting Average
 
Industry Average (with experience)
 

View the Alberta Wage & Salary Survey for additional information

Quick Facts

Outcome: Other
Delivery Options: Apprenticeship
International Applicants: Not accepted
Location: Edmonton and Area

Period descriptions

Fees & Expenses

Visit the Fees & Expenses section to find the costs for each period, including tuition, books, supplies, NAITSA and materials fees.

Entrance Requirements

Academic
All applicants are required to meet the following academic and subject prerequisites.

Non-Academic
This program has additional entrance requirements in addition to academic prerequisites.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines, start dates and training schedules are posted on the Tradesecrets website.