COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: CONSTRUCTION
Qualification Title: CARPENTRY NC II
Unit of Competency: STRIP FORMWORKS COMPONENTS
Module Title: STRIPPING FORMWORKS COMPONENTS
RYDEN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
(R.I.T.I), INC.
Zone 2 San Agustin, Canaman, Camarines Sur

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED
LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome to the module in Stripping formworks. This module

contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order
to complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning
outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Operation Sheets and Job
Sheets. Follow these activities on your own. If you have questions, don't
hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
The goal of this course is the development of practical skills. To gain
these skills, you must learn basic concepts and terminology. For the most
part, you'll get this information from the Information Sheets and
multimedia materials.
This module was prepared to help you achieve the required
competency, in "Stripping Formwork Components".
This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge
and skills in this particular competency independently and at your own
pace, with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

Remember to:
Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section.
Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or
manager. He/she is there to support you and show you the correct way to
do things.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice
on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work
shifts. This way you will improve both your speed and memory and also
your confidence.
Use the Self-checks, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of
each section to test your own progress.
When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask
your Trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be
recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment Chart.
You need to complete this module before stripping formworks
assigned to you.

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 MODULE CONTENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Strip Formwork Components

MODULE TITLE : Stripping Formwork Components

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes in stripping formworks components
and accessories for concrete work. It
includes preparing tools, equipment and
staging of materials and shoring and re-
shoring operations.

NOMINAL DURATION :
CERTIFICATE LEVEL : NC II
PREREQUISITE :

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

1) Prepare staging area, tools and equipment

2) Strip formworks of building components
3) Shore or/and re-shore and removal

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1) Work instruction is secured from immediate superior according to

company rules and regulations.
2) Appropriate PPE is selected and used according to job requirements
and OSHC specifications.
3) Formwork components and accessories staging area is identified
and prepared based on job requirements.
4) Formwork components power, hand tools and equipment are
selected and prepared consistent with job requirements.
5) Formwork components and accessories are removed carefully,
safely and sequentially.
6) Formwork components and accessories are sorted, arranged
and properly staged according to company rules and
regulations/manufacturer's recommendations.
7) Formwork components and accessories are cleaned, oiled and
stored according to company rules and regulations/manufacturer's
recommendations.
8) Formwork components and accessories, which are beyond repair,
are discarded otherwise repaired in accordance with company
rules and regulations.
9) Formworks components are shored and re-shored in accordance
with stripping procedures.
10) Shores are removed in accordance with standard dismantling
procedures.
11) Shores, tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
properly according to company rules and regulations.
12) Unexpected situations are responded to in line with company rules
and regulations.
13) Daily report is accomplished according to company rules and
regulations.
14) Housekeeping is performed according to safety regulations.

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1 Prepare staging area, tools and
equipment
CONTENTS:
• Company Rules and Regulations

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Work instruction is secured from immediate superior according to company rules
and regulations.
• Appropriate PPE is selected and used according to job requirements and OSHC
specifications.
• Formwork components and accessories staging area is identified and
prepared based on job requirements.
• Formwork components power, hand tools and equipment are selected
and prepared consistent with job requirements.
• Unexpected situations are responded to in line with company rules and
regulations.
• Housekeeping is performed according to safety regulations.

CONDITIONS:
You must be provided with the
following:
1. WORKPLACE LOCATION
2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Crow bar Hard hat
Claw Hammer Hard shoes
Pliers Goggles
Wrench Gloves
Shovel Circular Saw
Scaffolding
3. TRAINING
MATERIALS Leaning
Packages Bond
paper
Ball
pens
Manuals
Related References
ASSESSMENT METHOD

Portfolio

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 Learning Experience
Prepare staging area, tools and equipment

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet No. 4.1-

1 on Company Rules
and Regulations
Compare your answer to the
 Answer Self-Check No. 4.1-1
answer
key

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 INFORMATION SHEET NO. 4.1-1
COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Learning Objective: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU

MUST be able to be familiar with the COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS IN STRIPPING OF FORMWORK COMPONENTS

A. Introduction
Stripping formwork can be one of the most hazardous phases of
concrete construction. While falling objects are the primary hazard, there
may also be fall hazards as a result of floor collapse and manual tasks
hazards from a person working in awkward postures, repetitive handling of
materials and limited task variety. As with formwork erection, the stripping
operation must be carried out in an orderly, progressive manner.

B. Exclusion zone
Only persons involved in the stripping operation should be permitted in
the area to be stripped. Stripping are as should be cordoned off and signs
should be displayed. The signs should require persons to keep out of the
area.

Danger
FORMWORK STRIPPING IN PROGRESS
AUTHORISED PERSONS ONLY

It is preferable to restrict access to the whole floor where soffit

stripping is taking place and this should reduce the quantity of signage
and barricades required. Where other trades are required to work on the
same floor during stripping of walls, columns or small sections of soffit,
the principal contractor or employer should ensure that stringent controls
are applied that prevent other persons from entering the stripping area.

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C. Removal of the formwork

The period for which forms should be left in place depends upon the
temperature of air, the shape and position of structural member (i.e.
horizontal vertical or inclined), the nature of the loads likely to come and
the character of the cement and cement paste. Generally, the use of rapid
hardening cement, higher temperatures, low water cement ratio and
lighter loads, will permit early removal of formwork.
Under normal conditions where temperature is above 20ºC and
ordinary cement is use, forms may be removed after the expiry of the
period given below:

Particulars of the structural Period of removing of

member formwork
a) Vertical sides of slabs, beams 24 to 48 hours
columns and wall
b) Slabs (props or vertical 3 days
supporting member left
under)
c) Beams soffits (props left 7 days
under)
d) Bottom of slabs up to a span 7 days
of 4.5 m.
e) Bottom of slabs above 4.5 m 14 days
span, bottom of the beams up
to 6 m span, and bottom of
arch ribs up to 6 m span
f) Bottom of beams over 6 m 21 days
span and bottom of arch
ribs over 6 m span

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 SELF-CHECK NO. 4.1-1

Name of Trainee: Date:

Check your mastery in company rules and regulations of removing

formworks by completing the tasks below.

MATCHING TYPE. Match the structural member to pediod of removing

the formwork by writing your answer on the space provided.

COLUMN A
Particulars of the structural COLUMN B
member Period of removing of
formwork
1. Slabs (props or vertical
supporting member left under) A. 24 – 28 hours
2. Bottom of beams over 6 m
span and bottom of arch ribs over 6 B. 3 days
m span
3. Bottom of slabs above 4.5
m span, bottom of the beams up to C. 5 days
6 m span, and bottom of arch ribs
up to 6 m span
4. Beams soffits (props left
under) D. 7 days
5. Vertical slides of
slabs, beams columns and E. 14 days
wall
6. Bottom of slabs up to a F. 21 days
span of 4.5 m.

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 ANSWER KEY 4.1-1

Check your answer with the answer key below. If you fail to get it
right, refer back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. B
2. F
3. E
4. D
5. A
6. D

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 2 Strip formworks of building
components
CONTENTS:
• Removing Formwork
• Maintenance and Storage of Formwork

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Formwork components and accessories are removed carefully,
safely and sequentially.
• Formwork components and accessories are sorted, arranged
and properly staged according to company rules and
regulations/manufacturer's recommendations.
• Formwork components and accessories are cleaned, oiled and
stored according to company rules and
regulations/manufacturer's recommendations.
• Formwork components and accessories, which are beyond
repair, are discarded otherwise repaired in accordance with
company rules and regulations.
• Unexpected situations are responded to in line with company
rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping is performed according to safety regulations.

CONDITIONS:
You must be provided with the
following:
1. WORKPLACE LOCATION
2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Crow bar Hard hat
Claw Hammer Hard shoes
Pliers Goggles
Wrench Gloves
Shovel Circular Saw
Scaffolding Brooms
3. TRAINING MATERIALS

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 Leaning Packages
Bond paper
Ball
pens
Manuals
Related References
ASSESSMENT METHOD

Portfolio

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 Learning Experience
Strip formworks of building components

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet No.

4.2-1 on Removing Formwork

Compare your answer to the

 Answer Self-Check No. 4.2-1
 Read Information Sheet No.
4.2-2 on Maintenance
and storage of
Formworks
 Answer Self-Check No. 4.2-2
 Perform Operation Sheet No.
4.2-1 on Stripping Formwork
 Perform Operation Sheet No.
4.2-2 on Maintaining and
storing of Forms
answer
key
Compare your answer to the
answer
key
Evaluate your own work using the
Performance Criteria
Present your work to your trainer
for evaluation
Keep a copy of your work for the
next activities
Evaluate your own work using the
Performance Criteria
Present your work to your trainer
for evaluation
Keep a copy of your work for the
next activities

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 INFORMATION SHEET NO. 4.2-1
REMOVING FORMWORK

Learning Objective: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU

MUST be able to be KNOW the Order and Method of REMOVING
FORMWORK.

Stripping is the operation of removing the forms. Formwork can

either be partially stripped by removing small areas to prevent the slab
from deflecting or completely stripped to allow the slab to deflect.
As a general rule, formwork supporting members should not be
removed before the strength of concrete has reached at least 70
percent of its design value.

A. Order and Method of Removing Formwork

1. Shuttering forming vertical faces of walls, beams & column sides

should be removed first. Shuttering forming sofit to slab should be
removed next.
2. Shuttering forming soffit to beams, girders or other heavily loaded
member should be removed in the end.

B. Striking
The specification will normally give guidance on when forms can be
struck and these times may be governed by the size and shape of the
member, the concrete mix, and the weather.
• To strike the wallform, ties and clamps should be loosened
gradually, a little at a time.
• To remove the props, release the props evenly in small stages
starting at the middle of the span and working out towards the
supports. This can avoid overloading of the props at the centre of
the span due to large deflection at the center.
• Always withdraw or hammer down projecting nails as the
formwork is struck from the concrete.
• Make sure that other trades are kept away from areas below those
where striking is being done.

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 OPERATION SHEET NO. 4.2-1
Title: Strip Formwork
Performance Objective: Given the necessary tools and equipment,
you should be able to strip column/beam
formwork
Supplies and Materials:

Tools and Equipment: • Crow bar • Hard hat

• Claw Hammer • Hard shoes
• Pliers • Goggles
• Wrench • Gloves
• Shovel • Circular Saw
• Scaffolding Brooms
Steps/Procedure:

1. Prepare tools and equipment needed.

2. Prepare staging area

Note:
a. Always observe safety measures because stripping form is a
very dangerous work on the part of the worker. Be careful
in removing the forms because the materials and fresh and
concrete output when get damaged won’t be used again.
b. Remember that the fresh concrete can already carry its weight
after 24-48 hours or more from the pour of the concrete.

3. Remove braces
4. Remove the cleats
5. Remove/pull out nails used in the 4 sides forms with the use of
claw hammer, claw bar or pincer.
6. Remove tie/wires or bolts with the use of pliers or wrench.
7. Make a soft hammer strike on the form to loosen it from the
concrete.

Assessment Method:
Performance Criteria Checklist

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST
OPERATION SHEET NO. 4.2-1

Name of Trainee: Date:

CRITERIA YES NO
1. Were I able to stripped without damage to forms
or concrete?

2. Did I use necessary tools and equipment in

stripping formworks?

3. Is the storage area for the formworks organized?

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 INFORMATION SHEET NO. 4.2-2
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
FORMWORK

Learning Objective: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU

MUST be able to MAINTAIN AND STORE FORMWORK COMPONENTS

Provision must be made for the removal and storage large sections of
formwork. A level storage area is required to store formwork after striking.
They should be well cleaned before storing because the grout remaining
on the forms will become hard and stubborn making it difficult to reuse.
Metal panels need a light coating of oil before storage to prevent rust.
All forms need to be carefully stacked and stored. Panels of forms
should be kept horizontal and face to face. The forms and components
should be clearly marked and kept together for easy identification on re-
use. A tidy store reduces wastage, damage and losses.

Cleaning
As soon as the formwork has been struck, it should be cleaned, not left
until it is wanted again.
• Timber and plywood forms should be cleaned with a stiff brush to
remove any grout; a timber scraper should be used for
stubborn bits of grout.
• With glass reinforced plastics, a brush and wet cloth are all that
should be needed.
• When steel forms are to be put in store or are not going to be
used for some time, they should be lightly oiled to prevent
rusting.
• Timber and untreated plywood should also have a coat of release
agent applied for protection if they are not going to be re-used
immediately.
• Any depressions, splits and nail holes should be repaired with
plastic wood or similar material, followed by a light rubbing down.
• Before concreting, the insides of the forms should be cleaned.
Where the forms are deep, temporary openings should be
provided for inspection.

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 OPERATION SHEET NO. 4.2-2
Title: Maintain and Store Formwork
Performance Objective: Given the necessary tools and equipment,
you should be able to maintain and store
formwork
Supplies and Materials:

Tools and Equipment: • Crow bar • Hard hat

• Claw Hammer • Hard shoes
• Pliers • Goggles
• Shovel • Gloves
• Steel Brush • Brooms
• Scraper
Steps/Procedure:

1. Clean timber and plywood forms with a steel brush to remove any
grout; a timber scraper should be used for stubborn bits of grout.
2. Apply release agent to timber and untreated plywood for protection
if they are not going to be re-used immediately.
3. Repair any depressions, splits and nail holes with plastic wood or
similar material, followed by a light rubbing down.
4. Keep panels horizontal and face to face when storing.
5. Mark the forms and components for easy identification on re-use.

Remember: A tidy store reduces wastage, damage and losses.

Assessment Method:
Performance Criteria Checklist

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST
OPERATION SHEET NO. 4.2-2

Name of Trainee: Date:

CRITERIA YES NO
1. Did I clean the timber and plywood forms from
stubborn grout?

2. Did I applied release agent to timber and plywood

for protection?

3. Are depressions, splits and nail holes repaired?

4. Are the panels stored horizontally and face to

face?

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 3 Shore or/and re-shore removal
CONTENTS:
• Shore and reshore removal

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Appropriate PPE is selected and used according to job requirements
and OHSA specifications.
• Formworks components are shored and re-shored in accordance
with stripping procedures.
• Shores are removed in accordance with standard dismantling
procedures.
• Shores, tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
properly according to company rules and regulations.
• Unexpected situations are responded to in line with company rules
and regulations.
• Daily report is accomplished according to company rules and
regulations.
CONDITIONS:
You must be provided with the
following:
1. WORKPLACE LOCATION
2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Crow bar Hard hat
Claw Hammer Hard shoes
Pliers Goggles
Wrench Gloves
Shovel Circular Saw
Scaffolding Brooms
3. TRAINING
MATERIALS Leaning
Packages Bond
paper
Ball
pens
Manuals
Related References
ASSESSMENT METHOD

Portfolio

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 Learning Experience
Shore or/and re-shore and removal

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet No.

4.3-1 on Shore and
reshore removal
Compare your answer to the
 Answer Self-Check No. 4.3-1
answer
key

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 INFORMATION SHEET NO. 4.3-1
SHORE AND RESHORE
REMOVAL

Learning Objective: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU

MUST be able to Differentiate Shore and reshore and Know when
to remove Shore/reshore.

Shores are vertical members made of wood that support recently

built concrete that have not developed full design strength. On the other
hand, reshores are shores placed snugly under a stripped concrete slab
or structural member after the original forms and shores have been
removed from a large area. In reshoring, the concrete slab is allowed to
deflect and, thus, formwork can be removed from a large area. This can
help reduce stripping costs, which is the main advantage of reshores.

Formwork is typically supported by several levels of shores and

reshores that carry the loads until the concrete gains enough
strength to support its own weight and all other externally applied
loads.

Typical frame shoring

Remove Reshores or Backshores

Reshores can be removed after the supported slab or member has
attained sufficient strength to support all loads transferred to it. Removal
of reshores must be carried out with care to avoid subjecting the structure
to impact loads.
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 SELF-CHECK NO. 4.3-1

Name of Trainee: Date:

Check your mastery in shore and reshore removal by completing the

tasks below.

Discuss the following:

1. Differentiate shore from reshore.

2. When does reshore be removed?
3. How will you carry out the removal of reshore?

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 ANSWER KEY 4.3-1

Check your answer with the answer key below. If you fail to get it
right, refer back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. Shores are vertical members made of wood that support recently

built concrete that have not developed full design strength while reshores
are shores placed snugly under a stripped concrete slab or structural
member after the original forms and shores have been removed from a
large area.

2. Reshores can be removed after the supported slab or member

has attained sufficient strength to support all loads transferred to it.

3. Removal of reshores must be carried out with care to avoid

subjecting the structure to impact loads.

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