372135 Formwork Carpenter

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Formworker

• Interprets architectural and structural drawings in conjunction with Concreters to understand the required dimensions and shape of concrete elements
• Measures, cuts, shapes and assembles materials such as timber, plywood and metal to create formwork structures for concrete
• Installs and secures formwork on construction sites for building foundations, walls, columns, beams, staircases and other structures
• Places reinforcement materials such as steel bars or mesh within the formwork as needed
• Assists with the pouring of concrete into the completed moulds, ensuring the formwork remains stable during the process
• Strips formwork after the concrete has set, taking care not to damage the finished structure
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and maintains reusable formwork and related tools