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Level 2 Steelfixing Course

Cost£400.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job, building skills directly in your steelfixing role while you earn. The course runs over 3 months and combines work-based learning with flexible classroom support to fit around your job. You'll develop the practical and technical skills needed for steelfixing work on construction sites, working toward a NOCN Level 2 steelfixing occupations (construction) qualification. You must be aged 16 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

CWLC delivers this qualification at your place of work or our training centre giving flexibility to build blended training to suit the needs of your organisation and your job role.

As a Steelfixing Occupations learner you will benefit from:

  • High quality teaching by friendly and experienced staff
  • Individualised mentoring and support throughout your time with us
  • Confidence and skills building to maximise work performance
  • Flexible patterns of classroom and work based learning to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge of Steelfixing Occupations and/or ‘licence to practice’ as well as evidence to apply for your Blue – Skilled Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) card.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 16 or over

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to fix and position steel reinforcement bars to specification.
  • You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
  • You'll apply safe working practices relevant to steelfixing on construction sites.
  • You'll use hand tools and equipment correctly for steelfixing tasks.
  • You'll work to tolerances and quality standards required on site.
  • You'll handle and store steel reinforcement materials safely and correctly.

How you will learn

Assessment is work-based. You'll be observed carrying out steelfixing tasks in your workplace, with evidence gathered from your day-to-day work. This is combined with flexible classroom sessions to support the underpinning knowledge elements of the qualification. A mentor supports you throughout, and learning is tailored to your job role and your organisation's needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Canary Wharf Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Steelfixer: fixing and tying rebar on construction and civil engineering projects.
  • Reinforced concrete operative: preparing steel reinforcement for concrete pours.
  • Civil engineering labourer: supporting groundworks and structural steel operations.
  • Construction site operative: general site work with a steelfixing specialism.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 in Steelfixing Occupations: the next step if you move into a supervisory or senior steelfixer role.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card: a Level 2 NVQ in your trade is the standard route to a CSCS skilled worker card, which most UK construction sites require.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction): if you're moving toward a site supervisor role.
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