Structural and Architectural Assembly

Code	5864
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Metallurgical Technology
Length of training	1230 hours
Approximate duration in months	11 months
Number of credits	82
Status	Program approuved in 2019.

This program is offered in French:
5364 - Montage structural et architectural

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Program Objectives

The vocational program Structural and Architectural Assembly prepares students for the trade of ironworker.

Ironworkers erect structural elements, install and remove joists, decking, prefabricated components made of concrete or composite materials for buildings or civil engineering structures. They install ornamental coverings, assemble and install stairways, mezzanines as well as accesses.

When completing tasks, they must use access, hoisting, handling, cutting and welding equipment. They use alignment, levelling, assembly, bolting and clamping tools as well as specialized tools.

They must be able to work at heights and must be vigilant.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
754-991	Organizations Involved in the Construction Industry	15	1
754-992	Health and Safety on Construction Sites	30	2
801-424	Plans and Elevations	60	4
801-434	Cutting and Gouging	60	4
801-444	Mechanical Assembly of Metallic and Composite Materials	60	4
801-456	Electric Arc Welding in the Flat Position Using Covered Rods (SMAW)	90	6
801-465	Access and Rescue Equipment	75	5
801-476	Handling, Rigging and Lifting	90	6
801-488	Erecting Structures	120	8
801-492	Electric Arc Welding in the Horizontal Position Using Covered Rods (SMAW)	30	2
801-503	Installing and Removing Joists and Decking	45	3
801-515	Electric Arc Welding in the Vertical Position Using Covered Rods (SMAW)	75	5
801-523	Installing and Removing Prefabricated Components	45	3
801-535	Modifying Structural Elements	75	5
801-544	Ornamental Coverings	60	4
801-554	Electric Arc Welding in the Overhead Position Using Covered Rods (SMAW)	60	4
801-565	Assembling and Installing Mezzanines and Accesses	75	5
801-576	Assembling and Installing Stairs	90	6
801-584	Modifying Architectural Elements	60	4
802-651	The Trade and Training Process	15	1
		1230	82

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
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Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-2102-4 ou (ENG-2062-3)	632-206 ou (632-212)	-	-	MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)	563-306 ou (568-314)

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CSS de la Pointe-de-l'Île

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Centre de Formation des Métiers de l'Acier	MM671A		D/E	Mar. 11th, 2025

Ironworker

Ironworkers install beams, posts and other steel structure components. They assemble stairs, steel accesses and prefabricated components: panels, slabs, walls, etc. They install ornamental coverings and perform bolting and welding tasks. Structural and architectural erection is a field in the industrial sector that requires working outdoors and is suitable for people who are not afraid of heights with good physical stamina. A job as an ironworker is ideal for meticulous, self-reliant and responsible people.