Description
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Locate and describe the information on a framing plan used by ironworkers.
2. Describe steel joist installation procedures.
3. Describe the necessary conditions and benefits of panelizing bar joists.
Performance Tasks
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Interpret framing plans to determine the placement of joists and bridging.
2. Assemble, rig, and place available joists and joist girders in accordance with drawings and SJI specifications.
Module Index
Session I. Introduction; Framing Plan; Receiving, Unloading, and Storage
A. Introduction
B. Framing Plan
C. Receiving, Unloading, and Storage
Session II. Laboratory
A. Laboratory
Have trainees demonstrate their understanding of the layouts from the framing plan provided by the instructor for steel joists and joist girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Session III. Erecting Joist Girders; Erecting and Installing Joists
A. Erecting Joist Girders
1. Lifting and Sorting Joist Girders
2. Installing Joist Girders
3. Bridging Guidelines
B. Erecting and Installing Joists
1. Installing Simple Joists
2. Installing Panelized Joists
Session IV. Laboratory
A. Laboratory
Have trainees demonstrate assembling, rigging, and installing joists and/or girders. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2. Session V. Panels with Decking; Trusses; Safety
A. Panels with Decking
B. Trusses
C. Safety
Session VI. Review and Testing
A. Review
B. Module Examination
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.
2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
C. Performance Testing
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
