PERFORM FORMWORK ACTIVITIES

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to safely and efficiently perform formwork activities. Whether you're installing, altering, or dismantling formwork, this training will prepare you to handle the job with confidence while ensuring workplace safety.

What You’ll Achieve

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the legal and safety requirements for formwork and working at height.
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of a worker involved in formwork activities.
• Identify the different types of formwork used in the industry.
• Perform basic risk assessments for formwork tasks.
• Spot potential hazards associated with formwork activities.
• Implement safety and health measures to reduce risks.
• Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for both formwork and working at height.

Who Can Join?

This course is suitable for individuals involved in formwork tasks. Participants are expected to have:

• Basic English proficiency equivalent to Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy Level 3.
• Numeracy skills equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy Level 3.

What’s Covered?

Here’s what you’ll learn during the course:

• Workplace Safety and Health Legal Requirements: Understand the rules and regulations for formwork activities.
• Roles of a Worker in Formwork: Learn your responsibilities in installation, alteration, and dismantling.
• Formwork Fundamentals: Explore the basics of formwork construction and the types commonly used.
• Risk Assessment: Perform basic risk assessments to ensure safety at the worker level.
• Hazard Identification: Recognize common hazards in formwork activities.
• Safety Measures: Learn the best practices to maintain safety and health during tasks.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Discover the appropriate PPE required for formwork and working at height.
• Accident Case Studies: Analyze real-life incidents to understand what can go wrong and how to prevent it.

Assessments

To successfully complete the course, you’ll need to pass the following:

• Written Assessment:
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Format: 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Passing Score: 60%

This course is your stepping stone to mastering formwork activities while ensuring safety in every step of the process. Join us to enhance your skills and contribute to a safer workplace!