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Formworker
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Preparing, installing and managing all stages of the formwork and falsework processes.
What you'd do
Erect formwork systems for walls, columns, beams, and slabs
Set out and align formwork accurately to drawings
Fix steel reinforcement within formwork as required
Strike and dismantle formwork safely after concrete cures
Inspect formwork for defects before concrete is poured
Work safely at height on falsework and access systems
Maintain and clean formwork panels and equipment
What you'd learn
Types of formwork systems - traditional timber and proprietary
Reading structural engineering drawings and specifications
Safe erection and striking of formwork
Loads, pressures, and structural principles in formwork design
Health and safety on construction sites including working at height
Use of carpentry tools and power tools
Concrete properties and requirements for successful pours
Ready to look for a place?
See live Formworker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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