About the Erecting NVQ

This is an ECITB qualification and we are 1 of a handful of companies offering it across England. Moreover, Think Construction Skills is the only provider for ECITB NVQs in Essex and the most local company to London.

This NVQ provides the construction worker with a choice of two pathways:

  • ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Erecting Steelwork Components – Erecting Pathway

How to Get Your Blue CSCS Card

Take your construction career to the next level with a Blue CSCS Card, earned through a Level 2 Experienced Workers NVQ in Erecting Steelwork. This ECITB nationally recognised qualification enhances your job prospects, career progression, and earning potential.

The Level 2 ECITB NVQ validates your expertise in erecting or rigging, qualifying you for a Blue CSCS Card while also preparing you for advanced craft and supervisory roles as you progress your career. While you gain experience, this qualification sets the foundation for pursuing higher-level NVQs (Levels 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7), opening doors to senior positions like site management and construction site supervisors.

Don’t let your career stall—start your Level 2 NVQ today and secure your Blue CSCS Card to stay ahead in the construction industry. Contact us now to get started!

 

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ECITB Level 2 NVQ Diploma - Erecting Steelwork Components

Title
SE01 – Work safely, effectively, ethically and sustainably, managing risk and hazards
SE02 – Interpret and follow documentation and procedures including prepare and reinstate the work area
SE03 – Principles of moving loads
SE04 – Move steelwork components
SE05 – Install steelwork components
SE06 – Assemble steelwork components using bolted joints
LPI107- Dismantle construction elements or assemblies for movement
SE07 – Working safely at height on structures
SE08 – Dismantle steelwork components
No optional units required.

Erecting NVQ FAQs

Yes, you may be eligible for CITB funding to help cover the cost of your ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Erecting Steelwork Components. CITB provides grants and funding for construction workers and employers investing in skills development. Learn more about potential financial support on our CITB Funded NVQs page.

This ECITB Level 2 NVQ is ideal for individuals working in steel erection or looking to develop skills in assembling and securing steelwork components. It’s designed for those installing architectural steel structures, including staircases, handrails, and metal decking, and those seeking a Blue CSCS Card to prove their competence on-site.

Yes, to renew your Blue CSCS Card, you must hold a relevant Level 2 NVQ in your trade, such as the ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Erecting Steelwork Components. Experience alone is not sufficient; you must meet CSCS competency standards. Learn more about the process on our Blue CSCS Card page.

  • Obtain an NVQ Level 6: Complete an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
  • Get a Black CSCS Card: Achieve the NVQ Level 6 qualification to be eligible for the Black CSCS card, which is necessary for Managing onsite.
  • Meet Additional Requirements: Fulfil other requirements, such as relevant work experience and passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.

NVQ assessments for ECITB qualifications are conducted on-site in real working environments, ensuring you demonstrate competence in live construction settings. We work with ECITB-approved NVQ assessment centres across the UK to support candidates through their qualifications.

A Level 2 NVQ in construction, including the ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Erecting Steelwork, is equivalent to five GCSEs (grades A-C / 9-4)* in the UK education system. It is a recognized industry qualification for skilled tradespeople. Read more about NVQ Level 2 qualifications on our Construction NVQ Level 2 page.

See our NVQ equivalence chart here.

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