Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Formwork Carpenter)

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Formwork Carpenter) qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work in Formwork within the construction industry.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units:
-Fabricating and Maintaining Timber and Proprietary Formwork Systems in the Workplace
-Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork in the Workplace
-Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
-Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
-Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.

There are no formal entry requirements to take this qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.