- Description
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Erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings and other structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Skill Level
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4
- Skills Assessment Authority
- Caveats
- No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 8217 Structural Steel Construction Workers
- Description
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assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, erect scaffolding, position and secure steel reinforcing in concrete forms, and erect and dismantle structural steel frames.
- Tasks
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- erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
- attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
- fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
- lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
- measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
- fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
- setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
- erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets
- Skill Level
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Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required. - Occupations in this Group
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- 821711 Construction Rigger
- 821712 Scaffolder
- 821713 Steel Fixer
- 821714 Structural Steel Erector
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