This apprenticeship is in revision
A temporary dispensation has been applied to the assessment plan version ST0271/AP02/V1.1 for this apprenticeship. The dispensation will run until all the
apprentices registered to ST0271/AP02/V1.1 are complete. The dispensation may be withdrawn if it is no longer necessary.
End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) delivering EPAs for the apprenticeship will implement the dispensation as required, supported, and monitored by the relevant EQA provider.
The key changes are:
1. To allow the EPA practical assessment method to take place using option one ‘pile cap’ only with the following conditions applied: A range of specification designs for the delivery of option one ‘pile cap’ are used to reduce predictability
A revised version of this has been agreed and is available for information only at present. It will replace the version below for new starts from 15 March 2024 with a funding band of £18,000. Further details of this and other apprenticeship in revision are available in the revisions status report.
Assembling and installing steelworks required to strengthen reinforced concrete structures.
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to delivering the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society demands. Steel Fixing is a core function within the construction sector. They work on various developments including commercial and industrial units, multi-storey housing and civil engineering projects like roadworks, tunnels and bridges.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to construct the steel reinforcement which forms a vital part of any concrete structure. A steel fixer constructs reinforcement for columns, beams, walls and floors no matter how big or small the construction project is.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other trades such as formwork carpenters, groundworkers, scaffolders as well as supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers. The working environment is often outdoors on a construction site and can be physically demanding. Steel Fixers often work at height such as on high rise buildings and therefore health and safety is of paramount importance.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working in a team, under supervision, using machinery and tools to create structures or components from the designs, digital model, plans and specifications of architects and designers that meet the client’s expectations. They construct the reinforcement structures by using steel wire to tie together various diameters of steel reinforcement bar or mesh matts, that will need to be cut to length, bent to shape and fixed together in order to complete a building's reinforced concrete structures. It is necessary to construct the steel reinforcement structures from the building's foundation to the highest point of the building/concrete structure. Steel fixers create the skeleton of a structure, constructing the steel reinforcement for ground beams, columns, floors, walls and slabs to which concrete is added to create the solid structure. Steel fixers cut and bend steel to form the structures as well as working with pre-manufactured and pre-fabricated elements. Components can be constructed in situ on a construction site where they are needed or constructed elsewhere, moved into position and tied into place. It is important that steel fixers work in a safe and accurate manner in order to complete the construction of the structure in accordance with the requirement set out in the construction drawings to maintain the integrity of the work.
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Duty 1 Select appropriate equipment and resources for the task and carry out pre-use checks to ensure it is fit for purpose. |
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Duty 2 Prepare the work area, checking it is safe and in accordance with method statements and risk assessments |
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Duty 3 Identify and confirm installation requirements for pre-assembled (e.g. Columns or beams) and manufactured elements and components (e.g. cut or bent reinforcement bars) against specification/drawings/construction information. |
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Duty 4 Work in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant regulations , in compliance with organisational requirements in construction environments that negates health and safety hazards, major hazards, environmental aspects and risks associated with the various activities. |
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Duty 5 Use a range of equipment, hand and power tools to carry out the assembly and installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements |
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Duty 6 Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following good handling practices preventing injury or damage. |
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Duty 7 Work under supervision to align the installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements into position including the use of digital equipment where appropriate e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems |
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Duty 8 Produce shaped reinforcing steel structures to meet specification |
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Duty 9 Carry out quality checks against specification and take remedial action where instructed |
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Duty 10 Complete documentation related to the project e.g. timesheet, delivery notes, method statements |
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Duty 11 Maintain a clear and tidy workspace and ensure that waste materials are disposed of in accordance with current legislation |
K1: The principles of environment, health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to their own work and others.
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K2: The responsibilities under current legislation, and official guidance to undertake work (including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment 1998, Working at Height Regulations 2005, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992).
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K3: Verbal and written communication techniques and their use in creating productive work practices.
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K4: Safe techniques to move, lift and handle pre-assembled and manufactured elements.
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K5: How to interpret various types of information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling
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K6: How to use and store hand tools and power tools.
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K7: How to comply with specifications and drawings when assembling, positioning and fixing elements.
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K8: The principles and practices of working at height safely and the use of access equipment
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K9: The quality requirements of the materials and products that are being installed
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K10: The different types of reinforcing bars and how they work together including joining and fixing.
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K11: Techniques to measure, cut, bend and connect reinforcing steel
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K12: Methods to install reinforcing steel in situ, including the different methods and risks associated with working with reinforcing steel.
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K13: How to align the installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements into position including the use of digital equipment where appropriate e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems
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K14: Methods for installing pre-assembled and manufactured elements.
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K15: How to complete post installation quality checks to ensure compliance with specification outlined in drawings and/or digital models and when to follow organisational reporting procedures to identify and rectify problems arising from information, resources and methods of work.
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S1: Apply workplace and legislative environmental health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction steel fixing activities.
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S2: Apply safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling pre-assembled and manufactured elements, working at height and using access equipment.
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S3: Interpret and work to drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling
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S4: Plan and undertake work practices productively to achieve minimal wastage and to meet deadlines.
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S5: Assemble, position and fix manufactured elements (e.g. reinforcement bars) as per drawings and specifications
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S6: Apply safe use and storage of hand tools and power tools
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S7: Use a range of reinforcing steel products to shape and assemble structures.
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S8: Measure, cut and bend and connect reinforcing steel.
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S9: Position and fix pre-assembled elements according to specification, using digital equipment where appropriate.
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S10: Communicate with colleagues or customers; using common industry terminology appropriately and accurately.
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S11: Complete post installation checks to ensure quality through compliance with specification outlined in drawings and/or digital models . Report and rectify problems as necessary
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B1: Team work: work effectively with others respecting equality, diversity and inclusion
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B2: Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
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B3: Logical thinking: Use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instruction
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B4: Working effectively: work in a reliable, logical and productive manner, demonstrating time management effectively to complete work instructions to schedule.
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B5: Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes in the work instruction.
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B6: Assertiveness and confidence: able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices
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| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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| Revised version awaiting implementation | In revision | 15/03/2024 | Not set |
| 1.1 | Funding band, standard and end-point assessment plan revised. | 21/05/2021 | 14/03/2024 |
| 1.0 | Retired | 16/05/2017 | 20/05/2021 |
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