Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

Your route in

Employers typically expect around L2

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Where this can take you

Qualify first as a formworker (Formworker L2 Intermediate Apprenticeship), then move into supervision with an NVQ at L3 plus site-supervisor safety training (SSSTS) and a CSCS supervisor card.

Courses for this career

Level 2

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