Formwork Carpenter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who processes, assembles, and dismantles wooden or steel formwork based on drawings to form concrete structures at construction sites.
Description
Formwork carpenters fabricate and assemble formwork according to design and construction drawings before concrete placement in building structures, and dismantle it afterward. They require skills in wood and steel processing, precise dimension setting using ink lines and leveling, and operation of various tools and machinery. They collaborate with heavy equipment operators, reinforcing bar workers, plasterers, and others to ensure safety, quality, and schedule management. They must respond to changing weather and site conditions while performing efficient and accurate construction.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the development of social infrastructure and increasing demand for large-scale construction. Adaptation to new technologies such as precast methods and digital construction techniques is required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Daily Wage with Monthly Payment / Long Hours / On-site Work / Team Work / Work Location Varies by Project
Career Path
Apprentice Carpenter → Formwork Carpenter → Master Carpenter → Site Supervisor → Independent Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Carpentry Tool Operation / Concrete Placement / Marking Out / Wood and Steel Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (2D) / Safety and Health Management / Scaffolding Assembly Skills / Site Management Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Dimensions and precision are required, as errors affect the structure. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to carrying heavy materials and frequent outdoor work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work progresses in close coordination with other trades. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily working based on existing design drawings, accuracy is emphasized over creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Foreman and Safety and Health Manager Training
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Formwork Worker
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Concrete Pourer
- Plasterer
- Reinforcing Bar Worker