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Level 2 Formwork Course – Canary Wharf Learning Centre

Cost£400.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGQA
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About this course

Level 2 Formwork (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, building skills directly in your job role. The course covers formwork construction techniques and is delivered flexibly to fit around your work schedule, combining on-site learning with structured support. It typically takes 3 months to complete. A level 2 formwork (construction) qualification like this is recognised in the construction sector and supports progression toward skilled-worker status.

Who this course is for

CWLC delivers this qualification at your place of work or our training centre giving flexibility to build blended training to suit the needs of your organisation and your job role.

As an Interior Systems learner you will benefit from:

  • High quality teaching by friendly and experienced staff
  • Individualised mentoring and support throughout your time with us
  • Confidence and skills building to maximise work performance
  • Flexible patterns of classroom and work based learning to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge of Interior Systems and/or ‘licence to practice’ as well as evidence to apply for your Blue – Skilled Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) card.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 16 or over

What you will learn

  • You'll set out and prepare for formwork operations on site.
  • You'll erect and strike formwork structures safely and to specification.
  • You'll work with a range of formwork materials and components.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to formwork construction.
  • You'll interpret drawings and instructions to carry out formwork tasks.
  • You'll maintain and store formwork equipment correctly.

How you will learn

Training is work-based, so assessment takes place in your actual job role. You'll be observed carrying out formwork tasks on site, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. Learning is blended, combining workplace practice with classroom or mentoring sessions. An experienced member of staff will support and mentor you throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Canary Wharf Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Formwork operative: erecting and striking formwork on construction sites.
  • Groundworker: concrete, drainage, and groundworks on site.
  • Shuttering carpenter: specialising in concrete formwork structures.
  • Construction labourer: supporting formwork and concrete operations.
  • Site operative: general construction work with formwork skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction): the next step for experienced formwork operatives aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Concreting: broadens your skills into related concrete construction work.
  • CSCS Card (Skilled Worker): once you hold a relevant NVQ at Level 2 or above, you can apply for a CSCS card, which most construction sites require.
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