6514-Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors

Job Title: 

Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors

Job Description: 

Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble, erect and dismantle structural metal frames of buildings and other structures.

Tasks: 

Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

829 - Manufacturing Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

651401 - Metal Fabricator
Description : Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Brass Finisher, Metal Fabricator-welder, Structural Steel Tradesperson, Template Maker

651402 - Structural Steel Erector
Description : Erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings and other structures.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Construction Steel Worker, Marker Structural Steel, Signal Erector, Structural Metal Preparers

651403 - Steel Fixer
Description : Positions and secures steel bars and steel mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Concrete Reinforcing Steel Placer, Metal Plate Bender, Reinforcing Iron Worker Construction, Steel Bender

651404 - Structural Plater
Description : Sets up, operates, or tends plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Metal Plater, Plater

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa