Alberta · designated trade
Steel Detailer (All Levels)
Steel Detailer (All Levels) is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Steel detailers are specialized technicians who make detailed shop or fabrication drawings that a steel fabricator or welder uses to manufacture girders, beams, columns, stairways and other steel components of buildings and structures. The steel detailer interprets the fabrication requirements for structural steel components using engineering drawings, specifications, industry and government codes, and the directions of engineers and architects. The detailer then makes the shop drawings and related instructions a steel fabricator will use to manufacture the components. The steel detailer must be familiar with drafting and industry standard CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) applications including 3D modelling software. They also require a high degree of expertise in the use of personal computers including standard office software and file management, and networking related to file transfer and sharing.
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
Duties listed on the source page
- Certification is not required to work or train.
- The trade remains designated, and existing certifications remain valid.
- This does not impact availability of training, which is managed by industry.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on
- Recognized Training
- The requirements for a Steel Detailer (All Levels) are:
- ONE of the below:
- A recognized credential similar to the Steel Detailer trade, indicating the level, issued from another jurisdiction, OR recognized credential
- Registrar letter from the National Institute of Steel Detailing (NSID), indicating the level.
Supporting Resources
Trade Information
- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
Competency Outline
- Competency Outline (PDF)
Legislation
- Regulation
- Board Order
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