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Formworker

Formworker

Construction and the built environment

Level 2 - Technical Occupation

Preparing, installing and managing all stages of the formwork and falsework processes.

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Reference: OCC0461

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Average (median) salary: £24,392 per year

SOC 2020 code: 8119 Process operatives n.e.c.

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 8119/02 Concrete operatives (concrete production)
  • 5330/99 Construction and building trade supervisors n.e.c.
  • 8159/99 Construction operatives n.e.c.

Technical Education Products

ST0461:

Formworker

(Level 2)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Byrne Bros (Formwork), AJ Morrisroe, BAM Nuttall, Carillion, Cidon Construction, Dacy Building Services Ltd, Ground Construction, H&H Joiners and Builders Ltd., Laing O’Rourke, MJ Gallagher Contractors Ltd

Summary

Formwork is internationally recognised as an innovative technique that is used to form concrete structures across the entire infrastructure, from constructing roads, rail, bridges, underground structures to high-rise concrete buildings. Concrete technology has developed significantly over the past 50 years and continues to do so, with structures being formed stronger, vaster and spanning wider. This has only been achieved by the continued application of new formwork techniques. Formworkers contribute to the construction of projects through the preparation, installation and quality management of all stages of the formwork and falsework process. Preparing falsework that provides temporary support structures for forms and undertake formwork. This includes producing panels and fittings that mould to form a desired shape with concrete, such as slabs, support beams, columns and walls. They are involved in the entire envelope of the construction industry: including all the major over ground and underground projects across the UK such as Thameslink, Tideway, HS2, Battersea Power Station, Manchester Tram System, A14, Glasgow School of Art and Hinkley Point. The skills gained can be used world-wide and can also be a stepping stone to for your career i.e. supervisory and management roles.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Byrne Bros (Formwork), AJ Morrisroe, BAM Nuttall, Carillion, Cidon Construction, Dacy Building Services Ltd, Ground Construction, H&H Joiners and Builders Ltd., Laing O’Rourke, MJ Gallagher Contractors Ltd

Keywords:

Building
Construction
Falsework
Formwork
Formworker
Infrastructure

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: The principles of health, safety and welfare and how it must be applied in relation to work and others and their responsibilities under current legislation, (including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment 1998; Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992) and official guidance to when carrying out formwork activities, including safe erection, use and dismantling of falsework
K2: The different and safe techniques required to move, handle and store resources and how risk assessments, methods statements and manufacturers’ guidance relate to their activities
K3: How to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work practices
K4: Affects that poor communication could have on the overall process and how the use of communication correctly would improve teamwork.
K5: The material application relevant in accordance with the contract specification and planning the sequence of works involved with other construction trades. How to interpret and produce building information and use of relevant equipment to produce drawings correctly.
K6: How to form, assemble repair, erect and strike formwork and is aware of the different formwork systems including traditional and proprietary and their applications.
K7: The principles of building methods and construction technology, different types of building structures and their impact on their energy efficiency levels.
K8: Comprehends how to use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment and is able to interpret/ apply information from drawings and specifications

S1: Communicate in a clear and appropriate manner (verbal, written, body language). Adjusts communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
S2: Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction formworking/falseworking activities.
S3: Practice safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling traditional and proprietary formwork system; which will include working at heights and using access equipment.
S4: Demonstrate knowledge of planning and able to undertake different methods of construction used to build structures productively. Competent to read, interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications and construction information.
S5: Takes ownership of allocated projects and effectively manages own time.
S6: Use a range of methods used to communicate workplace requirements effectively and demonstrate how key personnel should communicate effectively within a team.
S7: Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking.
S8: Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete.
S9: Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.

B1: Shows willingness to adjust their approach to help organisation and individuals to manage their different priorities as situations change.
B2: Is proactive and takes ownership of assigned tasks and effectively manages own time.
B3: Logically thinks using clear and valid reasoning when making decision to undertake the work instruction
B4: Works effectively with others and completes work in a reliable and productive manner.
B5: Promotes and applies safe, healthy and environmental working methods and standards
B6: Ensures personal wellbeing and others safety, be able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices when striking / erecting formwork / falsework and taking clear responsibility for completion of their own work.
B7: Actively seeks to build good and sustainable relationships with work colleagues.
B8: Consistently aims to support individuals and co-operate to achieve results as part of a team.
B9: Applies equality, diversity and inclusion when working/communicating respectfully in team and with other trades.
B10: Takes ownership of their own development by assessing their own skills, qualities and set goals to maximise their potential.

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