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We take great care to ensure that the level of NVQ you undertake is the right training course for you, with a robust and personalised induction, to ensure you are set up for success right from the start of your training.
Construction NVQs
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Take the next step in building your career in construction with us
A construction NVQ is a benchmark qualification that proves your occupational competence to current and future employers. NVQs also benefit employers by helping them to develop and retain a trained, skilled workforce. Some NVQs lead to membership of professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) as well as Gold or Black CSCS cards.
Need a CSCS card?
You need a recognised qualification. Act now.
All Industry Accreditation (IA) CSCS cards issued from 1 January 2020 expire on 31 December 2024 and can’t be renewed using IA.
Instead, from 1 January 2025, construction workers need a nationally recognised qualification or professional body membership in order to get a new card. This change affects around 60,000 people including site managers and assistant site managers.
All NHBC NVQs count as a relevant qualification and CITB is providing extra funding to support those needing to complete a qualification. Qualifications take around 12 months to complete so there’s no time to lose. Sign up for your qualification today, and you'll be able to apply for a temporary CSCS card to keep you on site while you complete your course.
Why study for an NVQ with us?
As a leading organisation within the industry, with the core purpose of raising the standards and quality of construction, you can be confident that our assessors have the experience, knowledge and skills to support you in your development.
Dedicated assessor
Your assessor will carry out face to face and remote meetings regularly during the assessment process , whilst also supporting you via email/phone and your own tailored account in our e-portfolio system, throughout the life of the NVQ.
Direct Claim Status
As an NVQ Centre with Direct Claim Status, we have a robust quality assurance system so that you are awarded your NVQ qualification upon completion allowing you to apply for a new CSCS card or gain professional status with CIOB or CABE.
Unrivalled experience
We have been delivering NVQ’s not only to major housebuilders, but to the whole industry in excess of 20 years. Our team of assessors have a wealth of experience, having worked in various roles within the house building industry.
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Level 3 NVQ Construction Contracting Operations
Develop and prove you have the necessary skills and knowledge of the technical aspects of construction operations. This NVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations covers how to operate health, safety, welfare and information systems, develop and maintain working relationships and prepare programmes and schedules of work.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management will cover technical aspects of construction operations and will help progress your development and career.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent work supervisor. This NVQ Level 3 qualification covers how to plan work activities, co-ordinate and organise work, and maintain good health and safety practices in the workplace.
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site supervisor for residential development. This NVQ Level 4 qualification includes health and safety, planning, programming, working with others, maintaining good working relationships, customer service and quality control.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management will cover health and safety, site set up, pre-start procedures, environmental considerations, planning, resourcing, quality, customer satisfaction and handover.
Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent senior site manager and gain an industry recognised route to full CIOB member application. This NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management covers all aspects of higher responsibilities that senior managers have to control and will help progress your development and career.
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Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection
Develop and prove you have the necessary skills and knowledge of the technical and practical day to day aspects of site inspection. This Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection covers areas such as monitoring quality, managing progress and handover, verifying health and safety, setting up and managing technical storage systems, and managing interaction with others.
CITB grant funding
From 1 April 2023, CITB is doubling grant rates for specific supervision NVQ Diplomas.
If you’re a CITB Registered employer and up to date with your Levy Returns you may be entitled to claim CITB short duration grant funding for our NVQ diplomas. The funding is for all directly employed staff on the payroll, business owners and partners, and all subcontractors.
ELCAS funded NVQs
The Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS) promotes learning amongst members of the Armed Forces.
We're an approved training provider which means ELCAS funding is available to ex-members of the Armed Services who wish to study for one of our NVQs at Level 3 and above. You can claim the funding in three separate financial years, with the amount available dependent on length of military service.
Hear from those completing an NVQ with us
Joe Powell, Barratt Homes
Joe has been working in the construction industry for about twelve years and has progressed through multiple NVQ qualifications to achieve his latest, a Level 7 in Construction Senior Management.
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John Crewdson, Bloor Homes
We caught up with John Crewdson, Senior Site Manager at Bloor Homes who recently completed his Level 7 in Construction Senior Management.
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Kakha Buchukuri, Vistry Group
We spoke with Kakha Buchukuri, a Site Manager at Vistry Group who has now completed his Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management.
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