CSCS - Level 3
Formwork
Lead Projects. Demonstrate Competence.
Gain Your Gold CSCS Supervisor Card.

Award: CSCS - Level 3
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Qualification Time: Hours
About the Qualification
A nationally recognised workplace-based Level 3 NVQ Diploma for experienced formwork operatives working on complex structures.
Designed for individuals involved in assembling, installing and removing timber and proprietary formwork systems whilst supporting work planning, quality checks and decision-making activities.
This qualification ensures you remain compliant with industry standards and continue to deliver safe, high-quality formwork solutions on modern construction projects.
Qualification Price: 1450
Premium Credit: 2300
Interest Free Finance is Available for This Qualification with Premium Credit
Mandatory Units
Learner must complete all eight mandatory units 99 credits:
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area, Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships, Confirming the Occupational Method of Work, Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare, Moving, Handling and Storing Resources, Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork, Constructing, Maintaining and Repairing Complex Timber and Proprietary Formwork and Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork for Complex Structures.
Workplace observations must cover all eight mandatory units:
- Timber formwork for at least two of the following: walls, columns, beams, soffits or bases.
- Proprietary formwork for at least one of the following: climbing, jumping, slip-form, panel systems or soldiers and walling.
Who is this for?
Formwork Operatives
Formwork Carpenters
Formwork Supervisors
Infrastructure Construction Operatives
Experienced Level 2 Formworkers
Operatives progressing into supervisory roles
What You Get
Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Industry-recognised qualification
Gold CSCS Supervisor Card route
Workplace assessment
Dedicated assessor support
Flexible evidence collection process
Assessment Method
WORKPLACE OBSERVATION
- Real site assessments
- Complex formwork projects
- Live workplace evidence
PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSION
- Formwork systems
- Structural requirements
- Health & Safety
- Technical problem solving
PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
- Site photographs
- Site documentation
- Witness testimonies
- Work records
Nationally Recognised
Achieved a respected qualification recognised across education, training and industry.
Assessors Qualification
Gain the skills to assess occupational competence in real workplace environments
Flexible Learning
Study around your work with our online portfolio system and dedicated support.
Professional Development
Build your confidence, skills and competence as a workplace assessor.
Career Progression
Open doors to new opportunities and career advancement in training and assessment
Quality You Can Trust
Coburns Partnership is an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation. Our qualifications are industry approved and delivered to the highest standards.




