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Construction Site Supervision  –  (Tunnelling)

The (NVQ) Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) ( ) will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as health, safety, welfare and environmental protection. Learners can specialise in several different area of Construction Site Supervision;

  1. Building and Civil Engineering
  2. Highways and Maintenance
  3. Residential Development
  4. Conservation
  5. Demolition
  6. Tunnelling

This Qualification Covers the Following Areas:

  1. Assessing and Recommending Work Methods for Carrying out Site Operations in the Workplace
  2. Planning Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements in the Workplace
  3. Coordinating and Organising the Control of Work in the Workplace
  4. Controlling Work Process Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace

Course Objectives

The qualification is designed to lead the learner to one or more of the following objectives:

  1. Supporting a role in the workplace
  2. Confirming Occupational Competence
  3. Preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding

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Rationale and Purpose of this Qualification

The qualification is designed to train people to become a Site Supervisor or an Assistant Site Manager. The qualification is aimed at those in work and those who are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience in their chosen industry.

Learners can then build on the skills and knowledge gained from achievement of this qualification when working towards achieving another qualification or gaining employment.

The Diploma will provide a sound basis for working in the subject area for a range of potential learners.

Recognition

This qualification is supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

CSCS provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in construction. The scheme recognises skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications.

Purpose of this Qualification

The primary purpose of this qualification is to confirm the learners occupational competence as a Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager.  As a work-related, competency-based qualification it will provide, on completion, confirmation to employers and industry managers and card schemes that learners have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the role of a Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager.

The qualification is assessed by completing a portfolio of evidence which details what learners have completed at work through a variety of evidence such as observation, professional discussion, witness testimony and supporting documentary evidence.  The assessor can work alongside the learner to confirm that they have met the requirements of the qualification and that they are therefore competent in their role.

Competence is displayed through the assessor observing the learner demonstrate that they carry out their normal work activities competently and to the industry standard and comply with currently legislation and company procedures.  The assessment process will ensure that the learner can complete the tasks that they have been directed to undertake and that they can interpret the instructions correctly.  The will demonstrate that they can select the appropriate resources for the task. They will also demonstrate that they can complete tasks within the given timescales and specifications.

What does this Qualification Cover?

As this is a competence based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.

This qualification has a range of pathways and is linked to typical job roles that learners will encounter within the industry.

To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 123 credits.  You must complete 6 mandatory units plus all of the required credits from one pathway from the following structures:

  1. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Building and Civil Engineering
  2. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Highways and Maintenance Repair
  3. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Residential Development
  4. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Conservation
  5. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Demolition
  6. Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Tunnelling
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Who is this Qualification For?

This qualification is suitable for:

  1. people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  2. workers wishing to progress into a supervisory position
  3. people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  4. individuals who wish to start their own business
  5. school and college students with a part-time job that enables them to develop the appropriate skills in the workplace
  6. full-time and part-time study
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Frequently asked questions

An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a competence-based assessment of the skills, knowledge, and experience you already have. It’s designed for professionals who have learned ‘on the job’ over years and are established in their role but lack formal recognition of their skills. NVQs prove to an assessor that you carry out your job safely, effectively, and in line with industry standards.

No. NVQs don’t involve exams or trick questions. They’re designed for practical people who have developed their skills in a real working environment. The only test required is the CITB Health Safety and Environment test, which is needed for your CSCS card application after completing the NVQ.

No prior qualifications are necessary. You could go from having no qualifications to achieving a Level 7 NVQ (the highest competence-based qualification in Construction). The key is proving that you’re already working at the required level and have been in the job for an appropriate amount of time.

The timeframe largely depends on your motivation. We provide support for 12 months, but qualifications are typically achievable within 1-3 months.

Yes, CITB registered employers can claim up to £1500 per candidate on achievement of our construction-specific qualifications. As of April 1, 2023, the grant amounts are:

  • Level 2 NVQ: £600
  • Level 3-4 NVQ: £1250
  • Level 6-7 NVQ: £1500

Our assessors are highly experienced, qualified construction professionals who have done the job themselves. We carefully select a particular assessor for each learner to ensure that workplace experiences are aligned and that feedback and guidance are useful, relevant, and rewarding.

The NVQ assessment is a comprehensive process that evaluates your skills, knowledge, and experience in your field without requiring site visits or time off work. It involves several methods to assess your competence, including a practical skills assessment, review of evidence (such as method statements, risk assessments, toolbox talks, time sheets, inspection reports, videos, and photographs), a knowledge-based assessment, professional discussions with your assessor, and witness testimony from colleagues or supervisors.

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