CSCS - Level 3

Formwork

Lead Projects. Demonstrate Competence.

Gain Your Gold CSCS Supervisor Card.

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Award: CSCS - Level 3

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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.

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