This qualification is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in the construction and built environment sector, specifically within civil engineering. It is tailored to provide learners with the occupational skills needed for Steelfixing in Construction, a vital component in both private and public building and civil engineering projects. Steel reinforcement or underpinning is required at the initial stages of construction, making this role essential to the building process.
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills, and competence of those who specialise in steel fixing within the construction industry.
Candidates must provide evidence that demonstrates their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
ASSESSMENT
Candidates must show the required level of knowledge outlined in the unit. Assessment involves evaluating a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards specified in the qualification. Each candidate must provide evidence that proves they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Candidates are required to complete all Mandatory units, along with a minimum of TWO Optional units, as detailed below:
Mandatory Units:
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Optional Units:
Two units from below list should be completed:
- Cutting and bending reinforcement steel to shape in the workplace
- Fixing steel in situ in the workplace
- Prefabricating reinforcement steel sections in the workplace