Steel Reinforcement
Read bar bending schedules, then cut, bend and tie reinforcement for slabs, beams, columns and footings.
- Structural drawings & bar schedules
- Manual and powered bar bending
- Tying, laps, spacers & cover
- Safe handling of steel
Eight practical construction trade programmes. Each includes theory, supervised workshop practice and a final practical assessment.
Read bar bending schedules, then cut, bend and tie reinforcement for slabs, beams, columns and footings.
Mark out, align, fit and bolt structural steel members to drawing tolerances.
Build, erect and strike timber formwork for columns, walls, beams and slabs.
Measure, cut, thread and install pipe systems for plumbing and building services.
Prepare surfaces, mix mortar and produce smooth, level plaster on walls and ceilings.
Set out and lay floor and wall tiles with accurate levels, joints and clean finishes.
Assemble, install and dismantle system aluminium formwork for fast-cycle construction.
Learn arc welding fundamentals, joint preparation and sound welds in multiple positions.
Update these requirements to match your institute's actual admission criteria.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Physically fit for construction work.
Resume, education certificates and ID/passport.
A short meeting to choose the right trade.