Certification for Steel Erectors
"We knew we were a good company… But as we went through the certification process, we identified some programs that could be improved. As a result, we are an even better company as an AISC Certified Erector."
-Homer Peterson, Peterson Beckner Industries, Certified since 2000
Key Qualifications for Certification
QMC auditors verify that a quality system is in place, implemented, and effective. Following are examples of key qualifications for certified erectors:
- The firm's written safety plan, compliant with governmental regulations, is understood and implemented by supervision and the erection crew.
- All welders are qualified per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1. Written welding procedures, compliant with AWS specifications are available and used by welders.
- Written bolt tightening procedures, compliant with the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) specifications, are in place and used.
- A written procedure for fall protection is periodically monitored and recorded by a person trained in fall protection and authorized to require needed corrections.
- Crane operators are CCO certified or equivalently trained and/or experienced.
- Project-specific erection plans with hoisting and erection requirements are communicated and implemented in the field.
For additional information on qualification guidelines for this program, see AISC Erector Certification Program Guidelines (PDF).
Types of Certification
There are two levels of certification for steel erectors. Download a certification application to select which you want to apply for.
| Certified Steel Erector |
Advanced Certified Steel Erector |
|---|---|
| Erection contractors providing services necessary for erection of structures, including, but
not necessarily limited to, schools, shopping centers, light manufacturing plants,
warehouses, low rise beam and column structures, light truss structures, simple non-
continuous bridges, and steel frame buildings which can be erected from the ground with a
crawler or rubber tired equipment. Management shall have expressed its commitment to meet or exceed contract requirements and the goal of zero accidents and injuries. By establishing this goal, the contractor demonstrates a commitment to minimize the risk of accidents. The organization shall have access to sufficient resources to comply with the requirements defined in the Certified Steel Erector checklist. |
Erection contractors providing services necessary for erection of structures, including, but
not necessarily limited to, large public and institutional buildings, heavy manufacturing
plants, bunkers and bins, major bridges, continuous girder bridges, railroad bridges, power
houses, major industrial facilities, locks and dams, high rise structures and repair and
rehabilitation of existing steel structures. Management shall have expressed its commitment to quality and safety and to meet or exceed contract requirements and the goal of zero accidents and injuries. The organization shall understand the procedures involved and have ready access to the requisite talent, resources and experience necessary to erect complex steel structures. Required techniques and requirements include, but are not necessarily limited to:
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