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Qualification details

CSkills Awards Level 2 NVQ in Formwork (Construction)

Qualification summary

This qualification has been designed for those working in occupation of Formwork. It covers erecting and striking and fabricating and maintaining formwork.

Qualification details

500/4720/6
Cskills Awards - ConstructionSkills
2
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
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Ireland - Scotland
English
Operatives working at this level in Formwork can, through further training and work experience achieve the level 3 Formwork qualification.

They can also progress to team leader/supervisory qualifications.
Construction Operative
  • 05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
    • 05.2  Building and Construction
N/A
Pass
The Awarding Body (AB) uses a Computer based touch-screen process, operated by an independent contractor, to assess a mandatory Health and Safety unit within the NVQ qualification. The candidate does not get issued with their NVQ certificate until this test has been achieved. The principle of holistic assessment is positively encouraged by the AB.

Independence is achieved through the Quality Assurance (Verification) system. The principle of holistic assessment is positively encouraged.
All units are mandatory.
  • R/102/3275 - Conform to general workplace safety
  • Y/102/3276 - Conform to efficient work practices
  • D/102/3277 - Move and handle resources
  • J/104/0963 - Fabricate and Maintain Timber and Proprietary Formwork Systems
  • T/104/0960 - Erect and Strike Timber and Proprietary Formwork