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Qualification overview
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.
Who the qualification is aimed at
This work-based qualification is aimed at learners working in site management roles and overseeing larger projects and sites with the authority, accountability and decision-making that comes with site management roles.
Useful information
Qualification content
Learners must complete the mandatory units from groups A and D1 plus one optional unit from Group D2.
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- Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
- Allocating work and checking people’s performance in the workplace
- Establishing, implementing and maintaining systems for managing health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements in the workplace
- Monitoring construction related project activities in the workplace
- Controlling project progress against agreed quality standards in the workplace
- Controlling project progress against agreed programmes in the workplace
- Managing personal development in a construction-related workplace
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- Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace
- Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace
- Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace
- Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace
- Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace
- Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace
- Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace
- Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the Workplace
- Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace 1
- Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace
- Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace
- Planning highways maintenance or repair activities in the workplace
- Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace
- Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace
- Planning and scheduling the maintenance or remedial activities of property, systems or services in the workplace
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Learners must choose one of the following:
- Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace
- Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace
- Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace
How long does it take?
Most NVQs take 9-12 months to complete, but it is not uncommon for learners to finish earlier. If it takes more than a year, then there may be a charge for each extra month.
Costs and grants
This NVQ Level 6 costs £2,815 +VAT if completed within 12 months.
All our NVQs attract CITB grants to assist with the cost of learning - please contact Construction Skills for further details.
Where does it lead?
On completion of this NVQ, you could consider taking a higher qualification such as the Level 6 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations Management and the Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management. Your assessor will be delighted to discuss these and any other options with you.
What level is it?
An NVQ Level 6 is equivalent to a Bachelors degree.
With great support, regular meetings, clearly explained expectations and prompt response to questions, my assessor ensured that I had everything in place that I needed to undertake this course.
This was a really enjoyable course that has assisted me further with my development and knowledge for my role as a building inspector. My assessor provided me with excellent support and guidance and I have recommended this course to colleagues.
In my role as a building inspector, the modules that I completed within my NVQ helped to assist me expanding my knowledge of building control and my assessor provided great support throughout.
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Residential Development) covers all aspects of site management and is perfect for people working in an assistant site manger role like me. My assessor worked around my busy schedule and offered good quality feedback and guidance.
I would highly recommend the NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management course to others. My assessor has been excellent, giving me support throughout and answering questions as needed to allow me to push on at a great pace.
Throughout my Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management (Residential Development), my assessor made time for me when I was struggling with certain tasks. They made me feel comfortable undertaking the diploma and I would recommend learning with NHBC.
My experience of undertaking a Level 6 Diploma in Senior Site Inspection was relaxing and enjoyable, and I owe this to my assessor who was excellent in how he delivered and explained the training and any professional discussions.
My assessor was on hand throughout my Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management (Residential Development). He was incredibly helpful and quickly identified my learning needs and adapted his approach to best support me. Based on my experience I would definitely recommend an NVQ Diploma from NHB
I completed the NVQ levels 4, 6, and 7 in Construction, and they were excellent. The allocated tutor was well-versed, extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout. I would encourage anyone involved with site management to complete their course through the NHBC.
This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and support from my tutor.