Material preparation
Sort, straighten and store rebar in protected areas; identify materials for use.
Programme 05 of 11 · Construction
Rebar Fixer & Concrete Worker
A four-month, full-time programme in Bucharest leading to an EQF Level 3 occupational qualification. Graduates are placed on a regulated Romanian construction site within thirty days of graduation.
- Duration
- 4 months · full-time
- Qualification
- EQF Level 3 · NQF Level 3
- COR code
- 711402
- Sector
- Construction
Next intake
February 2026
30 places · 16 confirmed
Occupation overview
The rebar fixer builds the skeleton of the building.
From sorting and shaping steel reinforcement to assembling cages and verifying quality before the pour — the rebar fixer ensures that every reinforced concrete element behaves as engineered.
- Material preparation. Sort, straighten and store rebar in designated, protected areas using appropriate equipment.
- Cutting & bending. Cut and bend rebar with precision and minimal material waste, following technical project specifications for profiles and shapes.
- Cage assembly. Assemble and install reinforcement cages: splices, node ties, spacer mounting — strictly per technical standards.
- Quality & transport. Transport and handle materials on site; verify works quality, take samples and ensure defect elimination before concreting.
Special requirements. Physical stamina, ability to work at heights, and tolerance for repetitive tasks in a structured site environment. A medical fitness certificate is required before training begins.
The syllabus
Six modules. Every shift,
start to finish.
Training is built around the six core activities of a working rebar fixer. Each module combines classroom instruction with supervised practice on the working site at our Bucharest atelier.
Rebar shaping
Cut rebar with precision, bend to correct profiles per technical drawings, group by type.
Reinforcement assembly
Position and fix rebar in structural elements; tie nodes and install spacers per norms.
Cage stability
Firmly bind bars to prevent deformation of cages during movement and concreting.
Material transport
Identify, transport and handle materials for current work needs on site.
Quality assurance
Verify reinforcement works, take quality samples, and identify and eliminate defects.
Professional competencies
Six core competencies,
assessed against the national standard.
Health & Safety (OHS)
Applies OHS regulations and emergency procedures on every site activity.
Environmental Protection
Applies waste sorting and environmental protection standards on the construction site.
Teamwork
Understands roles, hierarchy and communication within a multi-trade construction team.
ICT Usage
Uses digital tools and software to visualise 2D/3D technical plans, drawings and specifications.
Energy Efficiency
Applies energy-efficiency measures during construction activities and material handling.
Quality Assurance
Verifies reinforcement works, takes samples and eliminates defects against specification.
Equipment & tools
You will train on the equipment
you will work with.
The Schola construction atelier in Bucharest is fitted to commercial standard. Every module is taught with the same materials, hand tools and site equipment you will find on your first day of work.
Materials
- Reinforcing steel bars (BSt 500S, PC 52)
- Welded wire mesh and prefabricated cages
- Tying wire and binding wire reels
- Concrete spacers and chair supports
- Couplers and mechanical splices
Hand tools
- Pincers and tying tools (manual & automatic)
- Bolt cutters and rebar shears
- Manual benders and bending keys
- Measuring tape, square and chalk lines
- PPE — helmet, harness, gloves, eye protection
Site equipment
- Rebar cutting and bending machines
- Automatic rebar tying tools (battery)
- Material hoists and handling cranes
- Welding equipment for splice repairs
- Digital calipers and inspection tools
Official documents
Two documents
you carry for life.
Issued on completion of the programme. Both documents are recognised throughout Romania and the EU under Government Ordinance 129/2000.
01
Certificate of completion
Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity
& Ministry of Education
& Ministry of Education
Issued by
02
Authorization
Authorization Commission for Adult
Vocational Training Providers
Vocational Training Providers
Issued by
Why choose this career
A career as a rebar fixer shapes the bones of every building.
EU-recognised qualification
Your certificate is recognised nationally in Romania and across the EU at EQF Level 3.
Essential to every project
A core role in every reinforced concrete construction project — every site needs rebar fixers from day one.
Comprehensive programme
Theory and hands-on practice across the full rebar workflow — preparation, shaping, assembly and quality control.
Apply
Ready to apply for the
February 2026 cohort?
Thirty places. Sixteen confirmed. Applications close eight weeks before the cohort begins. Speak directly with the Admissions Office — no agent, no application fee.
Cohort 17 · Rebar Fixer & Concrete Worker
- Application deadline05 January 2026
- Programme begins16 February 2026
- Programme ends19 June 2026
- First placementWithin the published cohort window
- Total seats30 candidates
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