Erect and strike proprietary formwork

"This standard is about erecting and striking proprietary formwork, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of construction and civil engineering operations and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers"

"P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work"

"Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
K1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implemented
K2 the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
K4 current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K5 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used
K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K9 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
K11 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K12 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K14 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome

Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
K15 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K16 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
K17 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K18 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K19 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept"

"Performance Criteria 1
1 interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements, manufacturers' and suppliers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid risk by complying with the given information relating to at least four of the following:
2.1 methods of work
2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
2.3 safe use of access equipment
2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.5 specific risks to health

Performance Criteria 3
3 select resources associated with own work:
3.1 materials, components and fixings
3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstrate work skills to measure, mark out, align, position, level, plumb, secure, remove and store
8 use and maintain hand and power tools
9 erect and strike proprietary formwork to given working instructions
Performance Criteria 6
10 complete own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client"

"​When performing to this standard you are likely to demonstrate the following behaviours:
1  Work safely: consider the safety of yourself and those around you, challenge unsafe behaviour
2  Effective communication: oral, written, electronic, listening, body language, presentation
3  Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others.
4  Team work: work effectively and safely with others with limited supervision.
5  Independent working: take responsibility for safe completion of your own work.
6  Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to safely undertake the work instructions.
7  Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable, safe and productive manner.
8  Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule, take the time to be safe.
9  Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions, put safety first"