You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
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:
You can apply to do a Steel Fixer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete.
Entry requirements:
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).
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.
As a steel fixer, you could:
Possible green job
This job could help the environment.
For a steel fixer to be a green job, you could:
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Location : You could work on high rise buildings, on a construction site or on other structures.
Environment : Your working environment may be at height, physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers and cramped.
Uniform : You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.