How to become Steel fixer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could take a construction or engineering qualification like construction skills. This could help you to find a trainee job with a company when you finish your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do a Steel Fixer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly to work as a steel fixer. To do this, you'll usually need work-based qualifications in construction or engineering, or on-site experience.
Employers may also want you to have some GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
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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
Further information
You can get more details about working and training as a steel fixer from Go Construct and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).