Fabricate and maintain timber and proprietary formwork

This standard is about fabricating and maintaining timber and proprietary formwork in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, design specifications and organisational procedures by creating moulds into which reinforced concrete or similar materials are cast
This standard will also involve interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting, and using materials, components, tools and equipment, minimising damage, and working within the allocated time, in accordance with organisational requirements which are equal to or exceed current statutory and legislative requirements
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of formwork, and can be used by operatives, supervisors, and managers

Interpretation of information
P1 interpret the information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance for the following:
• drawings
• specifications
• schedules (work programmes)
• risk assessments
• method statements
• manufacturers’ information
• instructions

Safe work practices
P2 comply with the relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out the work and maintain safe and healthy work practices relating to the following:
• methods of work using the associated skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours
• demonstrating the necessary training
• safe use of health and safety control equipment
• safe use of access equipment
• safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools, and equipment
• specific risks to health
• specific risks associated with hazardous substances

Selection of resources
P3 select the required quantity and quality of the following resources for the methods of work:
• materials
• components and fixings
• tools and equipment

Minimise the risk of damage
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area by:
• protecting the work and its surrounding area from damage
• maintaining a safe, clear, and tidy work area
• disposing of waste in accordance with current legislation

Meet the contract specification
P5 comply with the contract information to fabricate and maintain timber and proprietary formwork efficiently to the required specification by:
• demonstrating work skills to:

• plan
• measure
• mark out
• cut
• position
• secure
• apply finishes
• remove
• protect and store

• using and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and ancillary equipment
• using and maintaining at least two of the following saws:

• handsaw
• circular
• bench
• table
• jig
  • fabricating and maintaining three of the following timber formwork systems to working instructions:
• panels
• make ups
• box-outs
• stop ends
• bolt boxes
• kickers
  • assembling and maintaining proprietary formwork systems with the addition of the following fabrications to working instructions:
• columns
• walls
• soffits
• panels
• associated components
• make ups
• box-outs
• stop ends
• bolt boxes
• kickers
  
  
  Allocated time
  P6 complete the work within the estimated, allocated time in accordance with organisational procedures, the programme of work and to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client

P1 Interpretation of information
K1 why organisational procedures have been developed and how they are implemented

K2 types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
• drawings
• temporary works requirements
• specifications
• schedules (work programmes)
• risk assessments
• method statements
• manufacturers and suppliers’ information
• instructions
• current legislation, regulations, and official guidance governing the workplace

K3 the importance of reporting and rectifying inappropriate information

K4 the range of relevant digital services, tools, and systems, and how they are used

P2 Safe work practices
K5 information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied

K6 how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills in relation to:
• fires, including use of fire extinguishers:

• water
• CO2
• foam
• powder
  • spillages, injuries
  • emergencies relating to occupational activities
  • identification of and reporting of asbestos containing materials
  • identification of and control of hazardous substances including wood dust and silica dust
  
  
  K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment, and personal belongings in relation to:
  • site personnel
  • site
  • restricted work areas
  • vehicles
  • company
  • clients
  • site visitors
  • the general public
  
  
  K8 the risks and hazards identified by the following:
  • methods of work
  • risk assessments
  • personal assessments
  • manufacturers’ technical information
  • statutory regulations
  • official guidance
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  
  
  K9 the incident and accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report
  
  
  K10 why, when, and how health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of prevention should be used in relation to:
  • collective protective measures
  • personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
  • local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
  
  
  K11 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
  
  
  K12 the organisational procedure when dealing with potential incidents, accidents, health hazards and the environmental impact whilst working:
  • below ground level
  • in confined spaces
  • at height
  • with tools and equipment
  • with materials and substances
  • with the movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
  • around vehicle movements
  • using formwork and falsework systems
  
  
  P3 Selection of resources
  
  
  K13 why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations, and defects associated with the resources are important and how defects should be rectified
  
  
  K14 the organisational procedures and approval process to select the correct resources, why these have been developed, how they are used, and the limitations of your role
  
  
  K15 how to confirm the resources and materials conform with the specification
  
  
  K16 how the resources should be used, stored and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:
  • timber, timber sheets and non-timber-based sheet material
  • proprietary formwork systems and associated components
  • tie systems, soldiers and walings
  • protective coatings including release agents
  • fittings and fixings
  • access equipment
  • hand tools, power tools, and ancillary equipment
  • digital equipment
  
  
  K17 how to identify the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
  
  
  K18 methods of calculating the quantity, length, area, and wastage associated with the method and procedure to fabricate and maintain timber and proprietary formwork
  
  
  P4 Minimise the risk of damage
  K19 how to protect work and its surrounding area from damage and the purpose of protection from general workplace activities, other occupations, and adverse weather conditions
  
  
  K20 how to minimise the damage to existing building fabric
  
  
  K21 why it is important to maintain a safe, clear, and tidy work area
  
  
  K22 why and how the disposal of waste must be carried out safely in accordance with the following:
  • environmental responsibilities
  • organisational procedures
  • manufacturers’ information
  • statutory regulations
  • official guidance

P5 Meet the contract specification

K23 how to meet the contract specification in relation to the following:
• how to fabricate and maintain the following timber and proprietary formwork:

• columns
• walls
• beams
• soffits
• kickers
• climbing systems
• panels
  • how to use and maintain the following saws:
• handsaw
• circular
• bench
• table
• jig
  • how to position and attach soldiers and walings
  • how to construct the following:
• make ups
• box-outs
• bolt boxes
• stop ends
  • how to position and secure tie systems
  • how to apply and store protective coatings including release agents
  • how to recognise when formwork needs repair
  • how to install and remove safe lifting devices
  • who is responsible for lifting and moving fabricated timber and proprietary formwork
  • how to store timber and proprietary formwork
  • why it is important to recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and how to report accordingly
  • how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
  • how to use hand tools, power tools, and ancillary equipment
  • how to work at height using access equipment
  • how to recognise specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction, hard-to-treat buildings, and historical significance
  • the organisational procedures for care and maintenance of all hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
  
  
  K24 the importance of teamwork and communication
  
  
  K25 the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing
  
  
  K26 the importance of applying Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) when dealing with others
  K27 the needs of other occupations associated with fabricating and maintaining timber and proprietary formwork

P6 Allocated time

K28 the programme of work to be carried out including the estimated and allocated time and the importance of why deadlines should be kept

K29 the types of progress charts, timetables, estimated times and the organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme