428A
Red Seal Trade
Ironworker — Structural / Ornamental
Red Seal / red-seal.ca · CISC · CSA
CSA S16 (Steel Structures) · CISC Handbook · AISC 360
Exam Questions
50
per session
Pass Gate
90%
RISL standard
Refresher Interval
2 yr
recommended
Retest Window
6 mo
if not yet passed
Curriculum — 4 Topic Blocks
Block 01 / 04
Structural Steel & Blueprints
- Blueprint reading & shop drawings
- Structural steel shapes & properties
- Rigging calculations & load charts
- Column, beam & connection types
Block 02 / 04
Bolting & Welding
- High-strength bolt installation (ASTM A325/A490)
- Torque & tension verification
- Welding symbols & WPS
- NDT requirements for connections
Block 03 / 04
Erection & Safety
- Iron erection sequences & planning
- Hoisting signals & crane operations
- Fall arrest systems & decking
- OHSA/OSHA erection regulations
Block 04 / 04
Ornamental & Reinforcing Work
- Curtain wall & miscellaneous metals
- Precast connections
- Rebar schedules & lap splices
- Post-tensioning systems
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Result Levels
| Level |
Score |
Result |
Timing |
Next Step |
| Passed |
90–100% |
Certificate of Completion |
Recommended refresher interval: 2 years |
Refresher within 2 years to stay current |
| Not yet passed |
70–89% |
No certificate |
Retest recommended within 6 months |
Targeted study on weak areas |
| Not yet passed |
Below 70% |
No certificate |
Retest within 30 days |
Structured study on all flagged areas |