Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £22,000 to £45,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
As an experienced steel fixer, you could become a site safety supervisor or engineering technician. You could also move into related areas like: welding, scaffolding and training.