S&P GroupSingapore
Trade 10 of 15
Timber Formwork
Formwork is the timber mould (shuttering) built before concrete is poured. The exact shape, dimension, and strength of every column, beam, and slab depends entirely on the formwork carpenter’s skill — making this trade fundamental to all construction.
What trainees learn
- Reading formwork drawings and taking measurements
- Cutting and joining timber and plywood, frame fabrication
- Shuttering for columns, beams, slabs, and staircases
- Propping, supports, and alignment
- De-shuttering and material reuse
- Safe operation of power tools
Workshop 1,600 sq ftCode TFGovernment-recognised certificate
Workshop & equipment
1,600 sq ft dedicated workshop
- Circular saws — 3 units (Makita, Bosch)
- Wood cutting table saws — 2 units
- Power drills — 4 units
Career outlook
On high-rise and infrastructure projects, formwork carpenters hold one of the largest shares of construction labour demand.
Start your Timber Formwork training
Visit our campus in Savar, Dhaka, or call for initial counselling and trade selection.