Qualification offered in and the approved age
ranges
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS,
DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the
governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges,
users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications
are suitable for all age ranges.
Progression
The level 2 Formwork NVQ will provide a foundation for
learners to progress to the NVQ level 3 Formwork or the NVQ Level 2
Wood Occupations.
The level 3 NVQ will be a component qualification within the
ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship framework.
Potential job occupations
Carpenter/Joiner
Construction Operative
Qualification sector/subject area
Qualification sub-areas
05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
05.2 Building and Construction
Overall assessment method for the qualification
Individual units will be internally assessed, assessment
decisions internally verified and decisions and processes
externally verified. External Verifiers will have no formal links
with individual centres and, where possible, EV allocations will be
allocated at random to ensure that there is no bias through
expectation or familiarity.
Qualification structure
-
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