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level 3 nvq diploma in construction contracting operations

construction contracting operations

Supervisor NVQ

NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations

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Home » Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations: All Pathways – (Estimating, Buying, Planning, Surveying, Site Technical Support, Design Coordinator, General)
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About The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations

Qualification title
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations: All Pathways

Occupation
Construction Contracting Operations

The NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations is for site supervisors that want to show their competence in the area in which they work, This NVQ is split into 7 pathways that candidates can choose from based on their current job role and competence.

What this NVQ involves

Our assessor schedules the appointments with the candidate at times that work for both parties.

Since the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations are candidate-led, they can be completed swiftly once the majority of the evidence has been acquired for the proposed evidence list, a copy of which we've provided. After the evidence is gathered (by email), the Construction Contracting Level 3 NVQ can be completed quickly in two to three sessions, lasting a few hours each, as long as the candidate can set aside time for the professional follow-up discussion to go over all of the given evidence.

The follow-up professional discussion can be completed face-to-face or remotely.

1st visit – Induction, planning

2nd visit – discuss evidences, identify shortfall of evidences

3rd – visit – Discuss new evidences, cover shortfall in questions (if required) - completed

Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"

Location: Work-based, on-site assessment, and/or remote

Cost: £1250 + VAT, or, CITB Skills and Training Fund - £0 (Once reimbursed by CITB, your training is effectively free)

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

Occupation: Construction Estimator, Construction Buyer, Surveying Assistant General, Site Technical Assistant, Design Co-ordinator, Construction Contracting

Funding & Payment Options

We offer flexible payment options to suit your situation:

Option 1 – Standard Payment
Pay the full price: £1,250 + VAT

Option 2 – Funded (Essentially Free)
Fully covered through the Skills and Training Fund (subject to eligibility) £0

Option 3 – Partial Grant
Pay only the difference after claiming the Short Qualification Grant (£1,250) Outlay required. £0

Get in touch with our team to find out which funding option you're eligible for and how to apply.

Just completed my Level 3 NVQ, the whole process was very smooth and Mark Branson my assessor was very helpful and provided excellent support. Thank You
Vanessa Smith
Site QA Manager at Metclad

Qualification Structure

This NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations Pathway is for site Supervisors that are working as an estimator and want to show their competence. 
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
Optional units
Candidates must complete one unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
M/651/1604 Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4

This Pathway is for site supervisors that are working as a buyer. 
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3
Optional units
Candidates must complete one unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4

This Pathway is for site supervisors that are working planning work and operations and want to show their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
Optional units
Candidates must complete one unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3

This Pathway is for site supervisors that are working as a Surveyor on a Construction site and want to show their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
Optional units
Candidates must complete two units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3

This Pathway is for site supervisors that are working as a Technical Support on a Construction site and want to show their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
Optional units
Candidates must complete one unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4

This Pathway is for site supervisors that are working as a Design Coordinator on a Construction site and want to show their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
Optional units
Candidates must complete two units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3

This Pathway is for site supervisors working within a general Supervisory role.

This NVQ requires candidates to take a selection of optional units that would best fit their current role.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/651/1581Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction3
D/651/1582Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction3
F/651/1583Operate Project Information Systems in Construction3
R/651/1589Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction3
Optional units
Candidates must complete three units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/651/1602Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction3
L/651/1603Record the Condition of Property in Construction3
H/651/1600Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction3
T/651/1606Prepare for Work Operations in Construction4
D/651/1618Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction3
F/651/1619Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction3
L/651/1621Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction4
K/651/1620Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction4
R/651/1605Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction3
J/651/1610Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction4
J/651/1601Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction3
Y/651/1607Implement Contract Work in Construction4
A/651/1608Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works3
D/651/1609Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction3
M/651/1604Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction4
Why take this NVQ

Benefit of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations

  • Eligible for a CSCS Gold Supervisor card. Before you apply, you will need to have passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years
  • CITB Funding and Grant Eligible for CITB levy registered companies
  • For CITB levy registered companies this NVQ is grant eligible for £1250 CITB Short Qualification Grant
  • For CITB levy registered companies this NVQ can be included in a CITB Skills & Training Fund application (cost neutral training)
  • Demonstrates that you are highly qualified for your role - Construction Estimator, Construction Buyer, Surveying Assistant General, Site Technical Assistant, Design Co-ordinator, Construction Contracting
  • You earn a lifetime qualification and improves your job advancement chances
  • We are a nationwide CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), CITB Employer Networks Partner and will help you claim funding and eligible grants
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Construction Contracting Operations Level 3 NVQ qualifications is designed to assess and recognise the competency of professionals in the construction industry. It focusses on the knowledge, skills, and experience required to manage and supervise construction projects and teams.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but candidates must have relevant work experience in construction contracting operations.

The assessment process for this qualification is based on the candidate's ability to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and experience in construction contracting operations. Assessment is carried out through observations, professional discussions, and witness testimonies.

Completing this qualification can lead to a range of job roles, including construction site supervisor, construction project manager, contracts manager, or estimator.

The Level 3 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations is a UK qualification and is not automatically recognised internationally. However, many countries may recognise the skills and experience gained from this qualification.

There are 7 pathways for this NVQ:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations General, Estimating, Buying, Planning, Surveying, Site Technical Support and Design Coordinator.

Yes, this Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations is accredited by ProQual.

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Gold Supervisory card, as long as you have completed the Supervisory Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card.

If you have recently lost your CSCS Gold Card due to Industry Accreditation Withdrawal and you are actively working as a Construction Estimator, Construction Buyer, Surveying Assistant General, Site Technical Assistant, Design Co-ordinator or Construction Contracting, this is the level 3 qualification NVQ for you.

Please visit our All NVQ page to find your relevant occupation and required NVQ.

You can refer to our helpful NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations Evidence Examples list to get a better idea of the types of naturally occurring documentation you can use to support your NVQ. You will find this on our resources page.

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