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Qualification overview
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.
You can select additional options to suit your role, which include monitoring tests, confirming and reporting on property condition, agreeing maintenance works, monitoring customer service problems, progressing resolution of disputes, recruiting and planning the workforce, managing teams, and their development.
Who the qualification is aimed at
This work-based qualification is aimed at learners working in a range of areas in construction and the built environment. It could lead to employment as a clerk of works or site manager.
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Qualification Content
Those who take this Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection must complete six mandatory units, plus additional units from two areas dependent upon your job role to meet the minimum credit values for certification. This is usually four additional units making a ten-unit qualification
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- Monitor project quality in construction
- Manage project progress and handover in construction
- Verify and maintain systems for managing site health, safety and welfare in construction
- Set up and manage technical information systems in construction
- Manage interaction with others in construction
- Practice in a professional manner in construction
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- Monitor test processes in construction
- Confirm and report on property condition in construction
- Implement agreed policies and programmes for undertaking maintenance works in construction
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- Monitor and solve customer service problems in construction
- Evaluate and progress the resolution of potential disputes in construction
- Recruit and plan the workforce in construction
- Manage and develop teams and individuals in construction
How long does it take?
Most NVQs take 9–12 months to complete, but it’s 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 Level 6 NVQ will cost £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 other suitable qualifications such as the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management or Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management if your role permits. Your assessor will be delighted to discuss these and any other options with you.
What level is it?
This Level 6 NVQ 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.