• Using and maintaining power tools in a safe manner
• Reading and interpreting blueprints to understand job requirements
• Measuring and fabricating reinforcing materials, including steel
• Rigging, hoisting, and placing reinforcing steel
• Installing, stressing, and grouting post-tensioning tendons
• Observing safety in accordance with government and company standards

• Grade 10 is the legal minimum, though a high school diploma is generally required; math, science, and English courses are recommended
• While not mandatory, many employers require completion of 4,400-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training

• 40-hour work week in residential, commercial, or industrial settings
• Work can be in or outdoors and may require lifting and carrying heavy materials
• Some rodworkers may be self-employed
• Potential employers include construction companies, residential and industrial developers, and masonry contractors

Apprentice wage increases with skills and expertise. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $25.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on location.