NVQ Level 2 - Formwork

This qualification is supported by CSCS and accredited by either SQA or ProQual, ensuring it meets industry standards and requirements.

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) provides a registration card scheme widely acknowledged across the construction sector. This scheme recognizes your:

• Skills

• Knowledge and understanding

• Competence

• Qualifications

By achieving this qualification, you’ll demonstrate your ability to meet industry expectations, making you a valuable asset on any construction site.

Upon completing this qualification, you will have gained the skills, knowledge, and understanding required to demonstrate competence in Formwork.

This achievement provides a pathway for career advancement, allowing learners to progress to the Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision – Occupational Supervisor, preparing you for leadership and supervisory roles in the construction industry.

Take the next step in your professional development and advance your career in Formwork.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, and it can be completed without any prior training or qualifications in the subject area. However, learners must have the potential and opportunity to successfully achieve the qualification.

Who Is This Qualification For?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Workers needing to meet legislative requirements.

• Workers aiming to progress into a supervisory role.

• Individuals in employment looking to enhance their career prospects.

• Aspiring business owners wanting to start their own business.

• Those interested in full-time or part-time study.

To achieve the Level 2 NVQ in Formwork, learners must complete the following mandatory core units:

• Conforming to General Health, Safety, and Welfare in the Workplace

• Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

• Moving, Handling, and Storing Resources in the Workplace

• Fabricating and Maintaining Timber and Proprietary Formwork Systems in the Workplace

• Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork in the Workplace

Assessment Process

Once you are enrolled for this qualification, you will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will guide you throughout the process.

• Induction Visit: The assessor will arrange an induction to explain the evidence requirements.

• On-Site Observation: Your assessor will observe your work on-site to assess your competence.

• Assessment Methods: A variety of methods may be used, including:

• Professional Discussions

• Knowledge Questions written by the candidate

• Witness Testimonials

Yes, CITB-registered companies can claim up to £600 per learner for this course.  

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