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Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.
You could work: as a contractor / self-employed; away from home
As a formworker, you could:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work on a construction site.
Your working environment may be physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a course in carpentry and joinery skills that may help you get into this role.
Courses include:
You could apply to do a Formworker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship with a construction or civil engineering company.
You could also get some of the skills and knowledge needed for this job through a Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
These can take up to 2 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with study off site.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
You may be able to start work as a construction labourer or joiner's assistant and take training on the job, like an apprenticeship. You will need the support of your employer to do this.
You can apply for jobs directly if you have experience and qualifications from related construction trades like carpentry, joinery or building studies.
You'll need to:
There may be schemes in your area to help you gain construction work experience. Talk to a careers adviser or job coach, or check the work experience advice from Go Construct.
You can find out more about careers in formwork from Go Construct.
With experience and further training, you could move into a supervisory position, overseeing the work of a construction team. You could also use your skills to transfer to related careers in carpentry and joinery.
You could work as self-employed and run your own business, working as a contractor for different building companies.