Course Overview
This qualification is for experienced steel fixers working on-site who want to gain formal recognition of their skills and experience. It’s ideal for those who have been working in steel reinforcement installation for at least 3 years and are now looking to secure their Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card and advance their career. The NVQ is flexible and built around your real work — no exams or classroom time required.
Assessment:
- 100% work-based assessment
- Remote portfolio (with on-site visit if required)
- Evidence includes photos, videos, site documents, toolbox talks, method statements & professional discussions
What It Covers:
- Installing steel reinforcement (rebar) for concrete structures
- Tying reinforcement using hand tools or power tools
- Reading drawings and interpreting specifications
- Setting out steel fixings to required tolerances
- Health, safety & environmental responsibilities on-site
- Working efficiently and communicating with site teams
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3 years of practical experience in steel fixing
- Aged 18 or over
- Currently working on live construction sites
Who It’s For:
- Steel Fixers
- Reinforcement Workers
- Groundworkers involved in rebar installations
- Labourers progressing to skilled trades
Duration:
Typically 2 to 4 months — can be completed faster depending on your experience and evidence available.
Outcome:
Once successfully completed, you’ll receive the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Steel Fixing Occupations, which qualifies you for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
Support Provided:
- One-to-one assessor guidance (remote via WhatsApp, email or call)
- Help collecting and uploading evidence
- Clear feedback and step-by-step walkthrough
- Optional on-site assessment (if required)
Next Step:
Click “Apply Now” or Book Your Free 10-Minute Call to confirm your eligibility and get started.
You’ll cover essential units like:
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources
- Cutting and Bending Reinforcement Steel
- Fixing Steel in Situ Using Various Techniques
- Working with Prefabricated Reinforcement
This is ideal for:
- Dryliners with on-site experience (no matter how many years)
- Self-employed fixers or subcontractors
- Interior systems workers in commercial or residential projects
- Workers who’ve never been certified but want to get their CSCS Blue Card
- If you’re hands-on and know your trade, we can help you qualify quickly.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Erecting and dismantling formwork safely
- Following technical drawings and formwork plans
- Using hand tools and proprietary formwork systems
- Understanding concrete placement requirements
- Working efficiently on reinforced concrete projects
