How to become a steel erector
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could take a construction or engineering course at college. This could help you to find a trainee job with a building company.
Courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
- Level 2 Award in Skills for Engineering
- Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job by doing a:
- structural steelwork erector intermediate apprenticeship
- engineering construction erector-rigger advanced apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you have relevant experience and qualifications in construction or engineering.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Career tips
You'll have an advantage if you've got a powered access licence to work with mobile elevated platforms.
Further information
You can get more details about working and training as a steel erector from Go Construct and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.