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Structural steelwork erector (level 2)

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Assembling fabricated structural steel components in order to ensure that the finished structure is secure and level.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The various sizes of materials used. 
  • The different types of Bolts used and if required knowledge and training to cover sector specific schemes. 
  • Identify the common steel frame component names and section descriptions (beam, column, channel, plate, round hollow, square hollow, angle, fin plates, gusset plates, etc).
  • The main non powered hand tools needed in structural steel erection work (hammer, podger spanner, measuring tape, chalk, etc).
  • The main powered equipment needed in structural steel erection (mobile elevated working platform grinder, hydraulic jack, gas cutting equipment, etc).
  • The causes of typical steel erection defects and how their occurrence can be reduced.
  • Identifying hazards and basic health, safety and quality requirements. 
  • How to interpret method statements and work to fabrication drawings. 
  • The basics of quality documents and reporting systems. 

Skills

  • Plan and prepare to ensure production and personal development goals are achieved. 
  • Identify the fabricated steel frame components for the correct sequence of erection for the structural steelwork. 
  • Prepare the working area, equipment, consumables and materials for laying down and storage of steelwork components. 
  • Identify and use the lifting accessories required to offload fabricated steelwork from delivery vehicles.
  • Use established lifting techniques to ensure the component can be connected into its final position.
  • Prepare and use the equipment for making the bolting connections. 
  • Complete and dimensionally check the finished framework ready for inspection and report into the production control system. 
  • Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional inspection.
  • Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all of the above. 

Behaviours

  • A questioning attitude
  • Intervention, to challenge poor practices and channel feedback to the right management/authorities to implement change. 
  • Reliability and dependability to consistently deliver expectations in production, quality, work ethics, self-development, teamwork and self motivation.
  • Accountability, to follow the specified procedures and controls and be personally responsible for their production work and personal development.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
24 months
Maximum funding
£9,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Structural Steelwork Erectors

View more information about Structural steelwork erector (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.