NCCER Ironworker case studies
NCCER Ironworker · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NCCER Ironworking Journey-Level Assessment is one of the craft assessments offered through NCCER's National Craft Assessment and Certification Program (NCACP). NCCER describes NCACP as a way to assess both the skills and knowledge of current craft professionals based on industry standards, and it lists two ironworking-related craft categories on its assessments page: Ironworking and Reinforcing Ironwork. Each assessment combines a knowledge assessment to validate knowledge with a performance verification to verify skills, and results feed a personalized training plan to close skill gaps, leading to an industry-recognized credential. The stated audience includes contractors and owners verifying journey-level competency before deployment, workforce development and training teams, HR and operations leaders building skills-based talent pipelines, and craft professionals seeking to validate experience and advance their careers. The NCCER Ironworker case studies are 5 cases and about 3,324 words.
1Misfit Holes on a 40-ft Girder: Drift, Pull, or Ream?
A four-story structural steel frame is being erected in 30°F weather. A 40-ft W24x76 girder frames into a W14x132 column with 3/4-in.
685 words, about 3 min2Two-Leg Pick of an Off-Center Stair Assembly
A 4,800-lb prefabricated stair assembly, 12 ft long, is to be set on the third floor. The center of gravity is 4 ft from the left end.
727 words, about 4 min3Column Splice in Cold Wind: Preheat and Welder Qualification
A W12x106 column splice with 1-in.-thick flanges is being completed with a CJP groove weld using E70T-1 FCAW. The approved WPS requires 150°F preheat, 300°F maximum interpass, and protection from wind.
638 words, about 3 min4Coring a Post-Tensioned Slab for a Roof Drain
bonded post-tensioned elevated slab, 0.6-in. strands are spaced at 4 ft on center with about 1-1/4 in.
621 words, about 3 min5Misaligned Column Dowels and a Short Lap
10 Grade 60 vertical bars are to lap with footing dowels. The dowels were cast up to 2-1/2 in.
653 words, about 3 min