This highly focused, four-hour professional development course provides participants with the core practical and safety knowledge required for the proper handling, accurate cutting, and precise bending of steel reinforcement bars used in concrete structures. The curriculum emphasizes adherence to industry specifications, structural drawings, and, critically, occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols when operating machinery and manual tools.
The programme’s rationale is driven by the industry’s demand for immediate skill-upgrading in a high-risk, high-impact area of construction. Correct re-bar work is non-negotiable for structural stability, and this course directly reduces material waste and site accidents.
• Aims:
o To equip participants with the knowledge to perform all re-bar handling, cutting, and bending procedures safely and efficiently, following all OHS regulations.
o To enable trainees to interpret and execute instructions from a basic Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) and structural drawings.
o To promote best practices in material storage, quality control, and the maintenance of cutting and bending equipment.
This highly focused, four-hour professional development course provides participants with the core practical and safety knowledge required for the proper handling, accurate cutting, and precise bending of steel reinforcement bars used in concrete structures. The curriculum emphasizes adherence to industry specifications, structural drawings, and, critically, occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols when operating machinery and manual tools.
Trainees will cover safe material storage, interpreting basic bar bending schedules, and mastering the use of essential equipment like re-bar cutters and benders. The course aims to drastically reduce workplace risks and material wastage by instilling a disciplined, quality-first approach to re-bar preparation. The intensive format is structured to deliver maximum impact in minimal time, ensuring professionals can quickly integrate new, safer, and more efficient practices into their daily work.
This program has a duration of 4 Hours, is held in Malta, and costs 145 Euros; it is delivered in multiple languages through interpreter services, which are available upon request and subject to student numbers.
This course is ideally suited for:
• Construction Site Labourers, Apprentices, and Assistants.
• Steel Fixers and Bar Benders seeking professional certification or a refresher on safety and new techniques.
• Construction Supervisors, Foremen, and Managers requiring a comprehensive understanding of re-bar procedures for quality control and oversight.
The course is designed to be accessible to site workers and generally requires:
• Minimum age of 18 years (Due to the machinery and OHS focus).
• The ability to read, write, and understand instructions in the language of instruction (likely English), as materials involve reading technical manuals and safety signage.
• Physical fitness suitable for manual material handling and site work.
• It is highly recommended that applicants hold a basic Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Award or an equivalent certification (e.g., MQF Level 2 in Understanding Health & Safety) to ensure foundational safety knowledge.
• Exit Awards: Participants successfully completing the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance/Completion jointly issued by the Malta Development Association (MDA) and the European Vocational Academy (EVA).
• Work-Based Learning: Although this is a short, 4-hour course, a significant portion will be delivered through practical, hands-on demonstration and supervised practice in a simulated work environment to ensure immediate skill application and direct experience with equipment, aligning with EVA’s focus on integrating learning with real-world scenarios.
€145.00
This programme is backed by the quality commitment of both the MDA and EVA. As an institution licensed by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), the EVA ensures that training meets stringent quality standards.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Competences (KSC): Upon completion, a participant will demonstrate KSC in:
o Knowledge: Identifying different types of reinforcement steel, their properties, and OHS standards for machine operation.
o Skills: Operating re-bar cutting and bending equipment, measuring and marking steel accurately, and safely stacking/storage of materials.
o Competence: Applying safe work practices and quality checks independently to ensure finished re-bar conforms to specifications.
MDA, C3, Avenue 77, Commerce Street,
Central Business District, Birkirkara Malta
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +356 2122 8184
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