Steel fixer
Construction and the built environment
Level 2 -
Assembling and installing steelworks required to strengthen reinforced concrete structures.
Reference: OCC0271
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5319/06 Steel fixers and underpinners
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
BAM Nuttall, BYLOR, Expanded Ltd, Laing O'Rourke, T3 UK, The Skills Centre
Summary
This occupation is found in The Construction and the Built Environment sector.
Steel Fixers 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 steel reinforcement which forms a vital part of any concrete structure. Steel Fixers construct reinforcement for columns, beams, walls and floors to which concrete is added to create the solid structure. They are 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. Components can be constructed in situ on a construction site or constructed elsewhere, then moved into position and tied into place on site. 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.
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 are 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.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
BAM Nuttall, BYLOR, Expanded Ltd, Laing O'Rourke, T3 UK, The Skills Centre
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Duties
Duty D1
Work in compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, relevant regulations, and recognised industry guidance to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others always. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances to the appropriate person.
Duty D2
Deliver work in accordance with design and specification.
Duty D3
Use a range of equipment, hand and power tools to carry out the assembly and installation of reinforcing steel.
Duty D4
Measure, cut and bend reinforcing steel.
Duty D5
Prepare the work area, checking it is safe and in accordance with method statements and risk assessments and implement the necessary control measures.
Duty D6
Maintain a clear and tidy workspace and ensure that waste materials are disposed of in accordance with current legislation and sustainably.
Duty D7
Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary.
Duty D8
Carry out quality checks against specification and take remedial action where instructed.
Duty D9
Conduct work safely at height.
Duty D10
Collaborate with stakeholders such as clients and other construction trades.
Duty D11
Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role.
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