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Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management

Construction site manager

Management NVQ

NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management

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About The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

Qualification title
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

Occupation
Construction Site Manager

The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is for those in a site management role looking to prove their competence. The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace, evaluating and confirming work methods in the workplace, and establishing dimensional control criteria in the workplace.

This qualification is a work-based qualification and is assessed at the place of work, suitable if they are mainly site-based involved in the construction phase plan, and acting as the Principal Contractor.

What this NVQ involves

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

Since the Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management 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 NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management 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

Key Course Details

Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"

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

Cost: £1995 + VAT, or, CITB Skills and Training Fund - £0 (Once reimbursed by CITB, your training is effectively free)

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: SQA Certification

Card Occupation: Construction Site Manager Construction Engineering, Construction Site Manager Contracting

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£495 + VAT

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Qualification Structure

Choose the pathway that best matches the role and responsibilities of the person undertaking the qualification.

Additional units are available for those wishing to tailor the qualification to specific site roles or broaden their team’s skillset.

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete 209 credits from the 19 Mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J3GY 79Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace38
J5X3 84Allocating Work and Monitoring People's Performance in the Workplace69
J5XF 83Contributing to the Identification of a Work Team in the Workplace58
J5XK 87Establishing, Implementing and Maintaining Organisational Systems for Managing Health, Safety, Welfare and Wellbeing in the Workplace716
J61K 84Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace617
J5XL 87Evaluating and Confirming Work Methods in the Workplace710
J5XM 87Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project in the Workplace716
J5XN 84Monitoring Project Activities in the Workplace68
J61L 87Ensuring That Work Activities and Resources Meet Project Work Requirements in the Workplace716
J61X 83Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials in the Workplace58
J5XP 84Identifying and Maintaining Communication Systems and Organisational Procedures in the Workplace611
J61Y 84Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Quality Standards in the Workplace611
J61M 84Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace611
J5X6 84Managing Your Personal Development in the Workplace69
J61N 84Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace69
J5XR 84Establishing Dimensional Control Criteria in the Workplace610
J61P 84Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace612
J5XS 84Evaluating Feedback and Making Recommendations in the Workplace68
J5XT 84Managing the Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring and Removal of Temporary Works in the Workplace612
Optional Units
Candidates must complete a minimum of 11 credits from 1 Optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J5X4 83Enabling Learning Opportunities in the Workplace511
J5XJ 84Planning Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the workplace616
J623 87Planning Demolition Activities in the Workplace712
J5XW 84Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance Activities of Property, Services or Systems in the Workplace615
J5XX 84Managing the Project Handover in the Workplace612
J61R 84Planning Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace615
Additional Units (Optional Extras)
Additional units are available for those wishing to tailor the qualification to specific site roles or broaden their team’s skillset.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J5X7 83Planning Highways Maintenance and Repair Activities in the Workplace512
J5XH 84Providing Customer Services in the Construction Workplace69
J5XG 83Supervising Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the Workplace516
J61V 84Supervising Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace615
J5XY 84Planning the Installation of Retrofit Works in the Workplace L/650/0967616
J5Y0 84Managing Installation, Commissioning and Handover of Retrofit Works in the Workplace616

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete 215 credits from the 19 Mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J3GY 79Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace38
J5X3 84Allocating Work and Monitoring People's Performance in the Workplace69
J5XF 83Contributing to the Identification of a Work Team in the Workplace58
J5XK 87Establishing, Implementing and Maintaining Organisational Systems for Managing Health, Safety, Welfare and Wellbeing in the Workplace716
J61K 84Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace617
J5XL 87Evaluating and Confirming Work Methods in the Workplace710
J5XM 87Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project in the Workplace716
J5XN 84Monitoring Project Activities in the Workplace68
J61L 87Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project Work Requirements in the Workplace716
J61X 83Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials in the Workplace58
J5XP 84Identifying and Maintaining Communication Systems and Organisational Procedures in the Workplace611
J61Y 84Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Quality Standards in the Workplace611
J61M 84Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace T/650/1319 6 11 30 110611
J5X6 84Managing Your Personal Development in the Workplace69
J623 87Planning Demolition Activities in the Workplace712
J61N 84Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace69
J61P 84Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace612
J5XX 84Managing the Project Handover in the Workplace612
J5XT 84Managing the Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring and Removal of Temporary Works in the Workplace612
Optional Units
Candidates must complete a minimum of 8 credits from 1 Optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J5X4 83Enabling Learning Opportunities in the Workplace511
J5XH 84Providing Customer Services in the Construction Workplace69
J5XJ 84Planning Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the Workplace616
J5XR 84Establishing Dimensional Control Criteria in the Workplace610
J5XS 84Evaluating Feedback and Making Recommendations in the Workplace68
J5XW 84Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance Activities of Property, Services or Systems in the Workplace615
J5XY 84Planning the Installation of Retrofit Works in the Workplace616
J5Y0 84Managing Installation, Commissioning and Handover of Retrofit Works in the Workplace616
Additional Units (Optional Extras)
Additional units are available for those wishing to tailor the qualification to specific site roles or broaden their team’s skillset.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCredit Value
J5X7 83Planning Highways Maintenance and Repair Activities in the Workplace512
J5XG 83Supervising Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the Workplace516
J61V 84Supervising Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace615
J61R 84Planning Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace615
  • Eligible for a Manager - Black CSCS Card or a CCDO Demolition Managers card. Before you apply, you will need to have passed the Managers and Professionals CITB Health Safety and 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 £1500 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 Site Manager
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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 Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is a manager NVQ or qualification designed to develop and recognise the skills, knowledge, and competence of individuals who work in construction site management. It is intended for those who are responsible for managing construction sites and overseeing the work of other professionals, such as architects, engineers, and contractors.

The NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management is a recognised qualification in the construction industry and can help candidates advance their careers. It demonstrates that the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to manage a construction site effectively and safely, which can help improve their job prospects and earning potential.

This NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management will address various aspects of health and safety, site set-up, environmental issues, forward planning, resourcing, quality of work, customer satisfaction, and subsequently client handover. Click to view the qualification structure

The entry requirements for the Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management vary depending on the training provider. However, typically, candidates will need to have relevant work experience in construction site management. 

The NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management is assessed through a combination of on-site assessment, evidence gathering, and observation of the candidate's work. The assessment is carried out by a qualified assessor, who will work with the candidate to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their competence in site management.

You can refer to our helpful Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management 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.

The level 6 qualification is work based. 

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

Since NVQs 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 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

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Black card (Pathway 1) as long as you have completed the Managers and Professional CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card.

For CCDO card (Pathway 2) please check the CCDO card page for more information on additional requirements.

If you have recently lost your CSCS Black Card due to Industry Accreditation Withdrawal and you are actively working as a site manager, this is the level 6 qualification NVQ for you.

The majority of the Site Manager qualification can be completed remotely. You can liaise with your assessor via email, phone call, or video call, and you can upload your supporting documentation online.

For your convenience, any units that require in-person completion will be arranged at your place of employment.

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

Yes, this Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is accredited by ProQual.

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  • NVQ cost: £1,995 + VAT
  • CITB Grant: £1,500
  • Net cost to your business: £495

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