Set up reinforcing steel

Set up reinforcing steel, or rebar, to be used for reinforced concrete construction. Set mats and columns securely in place to prepare for concrete pouring. Use separator blocks called dobies to keep the construction from the ground.

set up steel reinforcement
setting up steel reinforcement
reinforcing steel set up
setting up of reinforcing steel
setting up reinforcing steel
setting up rebar
set up rebar
rebar set up
setting up of rebar

skill/competence

sector-specific

Set up reinforcing steel is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Structural ironworker: Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods, or rebar, to form reinforced concrete.

Set up reinforcing steel is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Structural ironwork supervisor: Structural ironwork supervisors monitor ironworking activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Concrete finisher: Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions to finish the concrete: cutting, screeding or levelling, compacting, smoothing, and chamfering to prevent chipping.

References

1. Set up reinforcing steel – ESCO