UPGRADING SKILLS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTORS Objective To upgrade the competency of local semi-skilled Structural Steel Erectors

s with a minimum of only 3 years local experience. Minimum Competency Entry Level Must have a basic competency on Structural Steel Erection. Upgrading Competency Must be able to perform preparation of construction materials and tools; following of procedures, specifications and manuals of instruction; interpreting technical drawings and plans; mensuration and calculations; maintaining tools and equipment; lay-outing, positioning and fitting-up structural framework in construction sites. Methodology: A. Classroom Work Basic knowledge in structural steel erection. A 8 B 16 C 24

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CATEGORIES NUMB NUMBER OF HOURS Course Topic: 1.

Safety practices use of PPE, handling of tools and equipment, working at heights, tripping hazards, fall protection, safe rigging practice, good housekeeping. Trade mathematics. a. b. c. linear measurement. Dimension. unit conversion.

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Blueprint reading and plan specification. a. b. electrical, mechanical plan, symbols and abbreviations drawing standard symbols.

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Types and uses of basic hand tools and materials. Measuring instruments. Structural steel. a. b. c. d. building framing. stair tower. bridge crane support. pipe racks.

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Embedded items. a. cast-in place anchor bolts. b. steel plates, frames and curb angles. c. steel sleeve for piping, conduit or anchor bolt penetrations. d. embedded piping. e. electrical raceway commodities. Structural erection plans. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. sequence, priority. bolted versus welded connections. method of bolting. bolt tightening requirement. modularization requirement. shop and site pre-assembly requirements. shop applied fireproofing. hold-out steel requirements. rigging attachment holes in column web to support steel erection. j. heavy-lift rigging methods. k. equipment access to work-site. l. steel erection equipment. m. handling of structural material. n. lay down and pre-assembly areas. o. temporary braces and guys. p. scaffolding and stairways access. q. tools required. r. work permit required. s. inspection and testing. - material damage. - material distortions. - improper fit and alignment. - unauthorized alteration. - improper installation methods. - inadequate walking clearance. - incorrect bolting material. - improper torquing method. - inadequate thread protection. - defective welds.

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Skills Training: A 16 B 24 C 32

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Use of PPE. Prepare construction materials and tools. Observe procedures, specifications and manuals of instructions. Perform mensuration and calculations. Maintain tools and equipment.

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Lay-out structural members. Position structural members. Fit-up structural members. Bolting and tightening. Perform tack welding. Demonstrated skills and competency in fabricating the structure as shown below:

NOTE: a. 25 Trainees to assemble in 5 hours. b. Assembly by bolt connection. V. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Examination One ( 1 ) hour for all categories.

Enumerate structural steel erection safety practices ( List at least 10 ). Enumerate structural steel erector specific duties (List at least 10). What is structural steel construction? Explain sequence of structural steel erection procedures. Perform the following hand signals: a) Raise the boom and lower the load b) Lower the boom and raise the load c) Dog everything d) Travel, and e) Stop. 6. Explain the procedure on how to bolt aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded into place. 7. Explain the procedure on how to guide a member using tag line (rope) in order to guide it into position. 8. Explain how to set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. 9. Explain the procedure on how to cut and weld steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment. 10. Explain the procedure on how to clean and maintain tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.

11. Explain the procedure on how to force members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools. 12. Explain the procedure on how to load, transport and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies. 13. Explain the procedure on how to align holes in members with corresponding holes in previously placed members by drafting drift pins or handle of wrench through holes. 14. Explain the procedure on how to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob or level. 15. Explain the procedure on how to fasten steel members to cable hoist using chain cable or sling. 16. What are EWPs? 17. What are DTIs? 18. Explain how to use basic scaffolding and ladders. 19. What is OSHA? 20. What is AISC? VI. Duration CATEGORIES CLASSROOM WORK, HRS. SKILLS TRAINING EXAMINATION TOTAL, HRS. VII. Number of trainees per batch 25. MAXIMUM TRAINEES PER MONTH CATEGORIES A B C 100 75 50 A 8 16 1 25 B 16 24 1 41 C 24 32 1 57