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Structural Plater

OFO Code: 651404

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
651404
Occupation
Structural Plater
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6514 · Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors

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

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Plater, Metal Plater

  • Marking metal framework as a guide when drilling, cutting, and shaping them for use in buildings, ships and other structures
  • Erecting steel framework for buildings, bridges and other constructions
  • Assembling and erecting the framework and other metal parts of ships' structures
  • Drilling, cutting and shaping structural steel in a workshop
  • Riveting structural-metal members by hand, machine or pneumatic riveter
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools or by heating and hammering
  • Shaping and fitting structural-steel plates of ships under construction or repair

2. Demand status

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