• Work-based assessment: Learners are evaluated through evidence such as shuttering assemblies, site records, witness testimonies, and professional discussions.

• No formal exams: Competence is demonstrated through ongoing responsibilities and workplace performance.

• Core units include:

  • Preparing and assembling timber formwork structures

  • Striking and dismantling shuttering safely

  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

  • Using carpentry tools, equipment, and materials effectively

  • Communicating with site teams and supervisors

• Optional units allow specialization in areas such as advanced shuttering carpentry, sustainable timber practices, or complex structural assemblies.

• Completion time varies: some learners finish in as little as 6–8 weeks, while most take 9–12 months depending on evidence submission pace.

This qualification also grants eligibility for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, a respected credential that demonstrates advanced competence in formwork carpentry.