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Climbing / Jumping / Slip Form NVQ
Climbing / Jumping / Slip Form NVQ
The Climbing / Jumping / Slip Form NVQ Level 3 assesses formwork carpenters working with engineered climbing and slip form systems. It leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card. It costs £950 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 4–8 weeks with assessment carried out remotely or on site from your normal work — no exams, no classroom, and leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card.
Qualification Overview
If you erect, operate and strike climbing formwork, jump form and slip form systems on cores, shafts and high-rise structures, this pathway of the Formwork NVQ recognises advanced formwork competence at Level 3.
Assessment is evidence-based from your live formwork operations, remotely or on site, typically over 4–8 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) |
| Qualification code | 610/7906/6 |
| Level | 3 |
| Awarding body | GQA |
| Typical completion | 4–8 weeks |
| Assessment | Remote or on-site evidence — no exams, no classroom |
| Typical CSCS route | Gold CSCS Advanced Craft |
Who this NVQ is for
Experienced formwork carpenters on engineered climbing/slip form systems seeking the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card.
Entry requirements
You need to be working in the role (or able to evidence recent competent work) so an assessor can gather real workplace evidence. No exams and no classroom — your day-to-day work is the evidence.
CSCS card route
With this Level 3 NVQ plus the CITB HS&E test you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card — recognition of advanced craft competence.
Frequently asked questions
What systems count as evidence?
Crane-lifted climbing systems, self-climbing/jump form and slip form rigs can all form part of your portfolio.
Cost?
£950 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“Recently passed my level 2 Formwork with this company. I found them to be nothing short of exceptional — constant communication, help and support throughout my course. Would highly recommend using the knowledge and support of this company and professionalism of the team. Will definitely recommend their service to friends and coworkers alike.”
Jon Brownlow — Verified Google review ↗
What card does this NVQ lead to?
Leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card
On completion you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card, proving competence in your trade.
Your NVQ pathway
- Level 2 Skilled
- Level 3 Advanced
- Level 4 Supervisor
- Level 5 Senior Supervisor
- Level 6 Manager
Your current qualification is highlighted. Progress up the pathway as your career develops.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and be assigned a dedicated occupational assessor.
- Gather workplace evidence — photos, videos, witness statements — via our online portal.
- Complete a professional discussion and observations against the 610/0052/9 standards.
- Certification, then apply to CSCS for your card.