CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to construct and install formwork for foundations.
Scope:
- formwork vs. other options
- types of formwork/shuttering
- repair and strengthening foundations
- 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 groups:
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- A train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- 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 candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more practical training.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the candidate has achieved all of the learning outcomes.
Quality assurance
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/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
November 2018
Review cycle
Either on request or in 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to | Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
Evaluate alternatives to formwork and when their use might be appropriate
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Safer foundations by design, Research Report 319, HSE (2005)
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Describe different types of Formwork/Shuttering
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Construct and install formwork to repair and strengthen foundations
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Assess risks
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Health and Safety in Construction, HSE 3rd Edition (2006)
Confined Spaces: A brief guide to working safely, INDG258, HSE
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List “best practice”/”top tips” for Formwork construction/installation
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ASUC Basement Guidelines endorsed by HSE (Sept 2016)
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Additional information about this standard