Formwork (Construction) (6580)

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Last Updated: 13 Oct 2022

PLEASE NOTE: The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork has recently been updated and as a result, a new QAN is available from 01 May 2018. All documentation can be found under the documents section, and the old documents have been moved to the archived section.
6580-02 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) has been replaced with 6580-03 &-04. The new qualification has 2 pathways: Formwork Carpenter (-03) and Formwork Erector & Striker (-04).
New documentation is dated March 2018.

Our NVQs in Formwork are usually completed in the workplace, and demonstrate competency against the National Occupational Standards.

The Level 2 Formwork NVQ is for learners who wish to specialise in the discipline of formwork and joinery.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Northern Ireland

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Level 2

This qualification demonstrates competence against the National Occupational Standards for Formwork.

At Level 2 you will already have developed some skills in formworking, carpentry and/or joinery, and you will gain additional knowledge and techniques required to work as a competent formworker.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) - Formwork Carpenter (6580-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) - Formwork Carpenter

Accreditation No: 603/3079/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 274 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 470 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Formwork (Construction) – Formwork Striker and Erector (6580-04)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) - Formwork Erector and Striker

Accreditation No: 603/3079/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 249 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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6580 Level 2

Centre documents

Purpose and Recognition

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Purpose

60118519 L2 NVQ Dip in Formwork pdf 206 KB 24 Jul 2018

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