Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction

Erect And Strip Steel Formwork For Straight Walls Columns And Bases Training

SAQA US 119041 | NQF 2 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to safely erect and strip steel formwork for straight walls, columns, and bases in construction environments. Participants will master the correct procedures for assembling, aligning, and dismantling formwork systems while adhering to occupational health and safety regulations. The training ensures competency in interpreting technical drawings, selecting appropriate equipment, and applying quality control measures to achieve structural integrity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine formwork layout for straight walls, columns, and bases.
  • Select and inspect steel formwork components and accessories according to project requirements and safety standards.
  • Erect steel formwork systems ensuring correct alignment, plumbness, and bracing to withstand concrete pressure.
  • Apply safe working practices including hazard identification, fall protection, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Strip formwork systematically after concrete curing, ensuring no damage to the structure or components.
  • Perform post-stripping inspection and maintenance of formwork components for reuse or storage.

Target Audience

This course is designed for construction workers, formwork erectors, site supervisors, and apprentices in the building and civil engineering sectors who are involved in concrete construction activities. It is also suitable for individuals seeking formal recognition of their skills in steel formwork operations.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Steel Formwork Systems and Safety

Objectives:
• Understand the principles and types of steel formwork for walls, columns, and bases.
• Identify relevant safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Recognize the components and accessories used in steel formwork systems.
• Perform basic safe handling and storage of formwork materials.
• Interpret basic drawings and specifications for formwork erection.

Topics:
• Overview of steel formwork: applications, advantages, and limitations.
• Safety legislation: OHS Act, construction regulations, and site-specific safety plans.
• PPE requirements: hard hats, safety boots, gloves, and fall protection.
• Formwork components: panels, soldiers, walers, ties, and braces.
• Introduction to formwork drawings: symbols, dimensions, and annotations.
• Safe handling and storage of steel formwork materials.
• Housekeeping and hazard identification on formwork sites.
• Team roles and communication protocols during formwork operations.

Day 2: Erection of Steel Formwork for Straight Walls

Objectives:
• Prepare the work area and set out formwork positions for straight walls.
• Assemble and erect steel formwork panels for straight walls accurately.
• Install ties, walers, and braces to ensure stability and alignment.
• Verify plumb, level, and line using appropriate instruments.
• Apply quality checks and adjust formwork to meet specifications.

Topics:
• Site preparation: cleaning, leveling, and marking wall lines.
• Setting out: using string lines, levels, and measuring tapes.
• Panel assembly: connecting panels with pins and wedges.
• Installing ties: types, spacing, and tensioning.
• Walers and soldiers: placement and fixing.
• Bracing: diagonal and horizontal braces for stability.
• Checking alignment: plumb bob, spirit level, and laser level.
• Quality control: checking dimensions and tolerances.

Day 3: Erection of Steel Formwork for Columns and Bases

Objectives:
• Set out and erect steel formwork for square and rectangular columns.
• Construct formwork for column bases and kickers.
• Install column clamps and ensure vertical alignment.
• Apply techniques for forming column capitals and bases.
• Perform safety checks and secure formwork against concrete pressure.

Topics:
• Column formwork types: column boxes, clamps, and adjustable forms.
• Setting out column positions: center lines and offsets.
• Erecting column forms: assembling panels and securing with clamps.
• Base and kicker formwork: construction and alignment.
• Plumb and alignment checks for columns.
• Bracing columns: independent and integrated bracing.
• Formwork for column capitals and bases: detailing and assembly.
• Safety considerations: preventing formwork collapse and concrete blowouts.

Day 4: Stripping and Dismantling of Formwork

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of formwork stripping timing and sequence.
• Safely remove formwork panels, ties, and bracing from walls, columns, and bases.
• Inspect stripped concrete surfaces for defects and perform minor repairs.
• Clean, maintain, and store formwork components for reuse.
• Apply correct lifting techniques and use of mechanical aids.

Topics:
• Stripping times: factors affecting concrete strength and formwork removal.
• Stripping sequence for walls, columns, and bases.
• Removing ties and patch holes: methods and materials.
• Dismantling panels: careful handling to avoid damage.
• Inspection of concrete: honeycombing, surface defects, and repair techniques.
• Cleaning formwork: removing concrete residue and applying release agents.
• Maintenance: checking for damage, straightening, and replacing parts.
• Storage: stacking, labeling, and protecting formwork components.

Day 5: Practical Integration and Assessment

Objectives:
• Demonstrate competence in erecting and stripping steel formwork for a combined wall, column, and base structure.
• Apply all safety protocols and quality checks throughout the process.
• Work effectively as part of a team to complete formwork operations.
• Complete a summative assessment covering theory and practical skills.
• Reflect on learning and identify areas for further development.

Topics:
• Practical exercise: erect formwork for a wall with an attached column and base.
• Team coordination: assigning roles and communicating effectively.
• Full process: setting out, assembly, alignment, bracing, and safety checks.
• Pour concrete (simulated) and monitor formwork behavior.
• Strip formwork: correct sequence and inspection.
• Clean and store equipment after use.
• Summative assessment: written test and practical demonstration.
• Feedback session and certification requirements.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

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