GQA
    Level 3
    QN: 610/0734/1
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    GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Formwork (Construction)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 364 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    364 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assess available project data accurately to determine the occupational method of work., Obtain additional information from alternative sources in cases where the available project data is insufficient.
    • Identify work methods that will make best use of resources and meet project, statutory and contractual requirements., Confirm and communicate the selected work method to relevant personnel.
    2

    Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify work activities
    • assess required resources and plan the sequence of work., Obtain clarification and advice where the resources required are not available.
    • Evaluate the work activities and the requirements of any significant external factors against the project requirements.
    • Identify work activities which influence each other and make the best use of theresources available.
    • Identify changed circumstances that require alterations to the work programme and justify them to decision makers.
    3

    Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.
    • Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.
    • Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.
    • Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.
    • Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.
    4

    Constructing, Maintaining and Repairing Complex Timber and Proprietary Formwork in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when constructing, maintaining and repairing complex timber and proprietary form
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when constructing, maintaining and repairing complex timber and proprietary form
    • Maintain safe working practices when constructing, maintaining and repairing complex timber and proprietary form
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to construct
    • maintain and repair complex timber and proprietary form
    • work., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when constructing, maintaining and repairing complex timber and proprietary form
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when constructing, maintaining and repairing complex timber and proprietary form
    • Comply with the given contract information to construct
    • work to the required specification.
    5

    Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • maintain and encourage working relationships to promote good will and trust.
    • Inform relevant people about work activities in an appropriate level of detail, with the appropriate level of urgency.
    • Offer advice and help to relevant people about work activities and encourage questions/requests for clarification and comments.
    • Clarify proposals with relevant people and discuss alternative suggestions.
    • solve differences of opinion in ways that minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect.
    6

    Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork for Complex Structures in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • work for complex structures.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Maintain safe working practices when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and strike timber and proprietary form
    • work for complex structures., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Comply with the given contract information to erect and strike timber and proprietary form
    • work for complex structures to the required specification.
    7

    Erecting and striking timber and proprietary formwork in the workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and strike timber and proprietary form
    • work.Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and striking timber and proprietary form
    • Comply with the given contract information to erect and strike timber and proprietary form
    • work to the required specification.
    8

    Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
    • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
    • Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
    • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources., Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
    • Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
    • Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/0734/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2022