Formwork construction and installation for foundations

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours 

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: 

Scope: 

• formwork vs other options 
• types of formwork/shuttering 
• construction and installation 
• risk assessment review 
• top tips for formwork construction/installation 

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s): 

• operative and craft  
• supervision  
• management and leadership 

Delegates pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of foundation terminology and techniques would be beneficial. 

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: 

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)   
• successfully completed training to this standard 
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience 
• a verifiable CV 

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment. 

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation. 

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.  

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: 

• classroom 
• e-learning 
• a blend of classroom and e-learning 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level. 

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:  

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.

Quality assurance

Assured 

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Approval date

November 2018

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

Additional information about this standard

RR319 - Safer foundations by design (hse.gov.uk)

Health and safety in construction HSG150 (hse.gov.uk)

Confined spaces: A brief guide to working safely INDG258 (hse.gov.uk)

Revised Basement Guidelines, September 2016 (asuc.org.uk)

Related standards

Defect prevention substructure

Preparing foundations for timber frame sole plating