About Formwork
Registration for this program is restricted to Carpenters who are registered with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Carpenter must be a registered apprentice and have completed the Entry Level Carpenter Program; or
S a registered apprentice with a minimum of 1500 hours verified in their logbook by the Employer and the Industrial Training Division; or be a registered Trade Qualifier; or be a Certified Provincial (NL) or Interprovincial Carpenter.
Program Objectives
S Identify various types of form hardware.
S Describe the proper applications of different form hardware devices.
S Compare and contrast different kinds of form hardware.
S Determine the maximum safe working load of hardware devices.
S Identify basic materials used in gangforms.
S Identify the uses of gangforms.
S Construct and strip gangforms.
S Explain what slipforms are and list the types of structures that can be formed using slipforms.
S Differentiate between vertical and horizontal slipforms.
S List the components of a vertical slipform.
S Describe how slipforms move and describe the steps in the slipforming process.
S List some of the special considerations in using slipforms.
S Understand the processes involved in site preparation and soil mechanics.
S Understand the processes involved in building layout, concrete placement and slab reinforcement.
S Understand and identify the terms and materials involved in concrete formwork construction.
S Construct the necessary formwork involved in concrete placement for slabs.
S Identify the basic materials used in deckform construction.
S Identify the uses and applications for deckforms in the industry.
S Construct job-built deckform components.
S Assemble manufactured deckform components.
S Exhibit safe work practices when constructing and stripping slabs and deckforms.
Heavy Formwork Student Tool List
Program Outline
- Form Hardware
- Gang Forms and Slipforms
- Suspended Slabs
Lenght of Program
Six Weeks
Funding
There is approved funding for apprentices who have completed their first year program and have accumulated hours in the industry. To receive funding you must be registered with Industrial Training and be eligible for employment insurance.
For more information, please contact Karen MacDonald at 364-5586, ext. 261 or by email karen@nlrc.ca. For more information on registering with Industrial Training, please contact John Spurrell at 729-5028, or by email at jspurrell@gov.nl.ca