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Steelfixing apprenticeship course

Duration: 24 months
Structure: 18 weeks of training over 18 months, plus on-the-job experience
Location: Bircham (Norfolk)
Dates:
Continuous start dates available

This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in steelfixing, while gaining industry experience.

You’ll learn a host of steelfixing skills, such as positioning and fixing reinforced steel, as well as processes involved in basic project documentation, health and safety, and levelling and setting out. You’ll also learn fundamental building information modelling (BIM) and design principles.

Furthermore, you’ll receive training in the theory of the construction industry, as well as enjoy comprehensive practical experience in steelfixing.

Course content

The course covers practical principles in:

  • Handling and storing steelfixing materials
  • Cutting and bending reinforced steel
  • Positioning and fixing reinforced steel
  • Constructing columns, beams, floors and walls
  • Levelling and setting out
  • Working at height
  • Small tools operation
  • Manual handling.

You’ll learn basic skills, knowledge and awareness in:

  • Interpreting information
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Basic civil engineering methods
  • Construction elements
  • Effective communication
  • BIM
  • Basic project documentation
  • Site communication
  • Health and safety.

You’ll also focus on personal skills in:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Drug and alcohol awareness
  • Time management
  • Personal organisation.

Teaching and assessment

18 weeks’ training delivered over 18 months

  • Block 1: 2 weeks
  • Block 2: 2 weeks
  • Block 3: 2 weeks
  • Block 4: 2 weeks
  • Block 5: 2 weeks
  • Block 6: 2 weeks
  • Block 7: 2 weeks
  • Block 8: 2 weeks
  • Block 9: 2 weeks

Qualifications you gain

  • Level 2 Steelfixing standard
  • Level 1 Functional Skills, working towards L2 (test must be taken)

Methods of assessment

You’ll be regularly assessed using a range of methods, including written assessment, practical assessment, verbal questioning and presentation, and multiple-choice testing. You’ll also be required to complete college-based and site-based activity journals. You’ll be given clear, direct and constructive feedback to enable you to make progress and successfully complete the course.

Maths and English

The UK government has announced that adult learners over 19 no longer need formal English and maths qualifications for apprenticeships. However, apprentices must still show proficiency in these skills during their training.

At the National Construction College (NCC), we will continue to offer Level 1 and Level 2 English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications, along with Applied English and Maths for Construction sessions. These sessions focus on practical, industry-relevant skills to help apprentices succeed in their roles and pass their assessments.

We believe strong literacy and numeracy are crucial for personal and professional growth. By offering these qualifications and sessions, we ensure our apprentices gain essential skills for long-term success.

NCC Apprenticeship Entry Requirements

Level 2 Apprenticeship:
Applicants must have achieved Maths and English at:

  • GCSE grades 3-9 (equivalent to old GCSE grades D-A)
    or
  • Functional Skills Level 1 or above (if qualifications were taken after school).
    If an applicant does not meet the NCC entry requirements, our dedicated team is here to provide advice and support on the next steps to help them achieve the necessary qualifications.

Other information

The course involves:

  • strenuous physical activity
  • working at heights
  • wearing PPE/RPE
  • working to deadlines.