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level 9 built environment design management

built environment design manager

Management SVQ

SCQF Level 9 Built Environment Design Management SVQ

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About The SVQ in Built Environment Design Management - SCQF Level 9

Qualification title
SVQ in Built Environment Design Management at SCQF Level 9

Occupation
Learners who have recently graduated from school, as well as those who are actively employed and seeking a formal qualification.

The SCQF Level 9 SVQ covers developing and advising on design recommendations, as well as preparing development team programmes. There are additional opportunities for exploring specific topics, such as preparing specifications and managing project building information modelling protocols.

What this SVQ involves

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

Since the SCQF Level 9 SVQ 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 qualification 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: £2100 + 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: Civil And Structural Engineering Design, Technical Design Built Environment

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Net Cost to You

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Short Qualification Grant (£1,500)

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Funding Route
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*Funding is subject to CITB eligibility

Qualification Structure

Candidates must complete a minimum of 10 units: 5 from Mandatory units, 2 from Technical Optional units and 3 from Management Optional units.

Candidates must complete 5 units from the Mandatory units.
SQA codeTitleSCQF levelSCQF credits
HG3R 04Prepare Development Team Programmes and Working Methods in Built Environment Design Management913
FM6K 04Develop and Advise on Design Recommendations in Built Environment Design Management922
HG50 04Develop and Agree Detailed Design Information in Built Environment Design Management940
HG3V 04Manage Health and Safety Risks in Built Environment Design Development914
HG3W 04Develop and Maintain Professional Relationships and Practice in Built Environment Design Management923

Candidates must complete 2 units from the Technical Optional units.
SQA codeTitleSCQF levelSCQF credits
HG3X 04Investigate and Assess Development Options in Built Environment Design Management922
HG3Y 04Conduct Condition Surveys in Built Environment Design Management918
HG40 04Investigate Development Factors and Solutions in Built Environment Design Management914
HG42 04Specify, Manage and Analyse Tests in Built Environment Design Management916
FM6V 04Establish Regulatory Requirements and Secure Consents in Built Environment Design Management916
HG43 04Prepare Specifications in Built Environment Design Management914
HG44 04Assess and Confirm Alternative Project Energy Sources and Mechanisms in Built Environment Design Management917
HG45 04Produce and Recommend Integrated Conservation, Repair and Maintenance Solutions in Built Environment Design Management912

Candidates must complete 3 units from the Management Optional units.
SQA codeTitleSCQF levelSCQF credits
HG46 04Manage the Brief, Development Programme and Project Risks and Opportunities in Built Environment Design Management915
HG47 04Confirm Project Requirements and Needs in Built Environment Design Management914
HG48 04Form and Induct a Project Team in Built Environment Design Management913
HG49 04Manage Project Information and Document Requirements in Built Environment Design Management914
HG4A 04Obtain and Select Tenders in Built Environment Design Management914
HG4C 04Prepare and Submit Tenders in Built Environment Design Management920
HG4D 04Prepare and Agree Forms of Contract in Built Environment Design Management914
HG4E 04Control Projects in Built Environment Design Management922
HG4F 04Manage Project Completion and Handover in Built Environment Design Management916
HG4G 04Develop Self and Other People in Built Environment Design Management912
HG4H 04Monitor Budgets and Contribute to Improving Services in Built Environment Design Management912
HG4J 04Manage Project Building Information Modelling Protocols in Built Environment Design Management918
Why Take this svq

Benefits of the SCQF Level 9 SVQ in Built Environment Design Management

  • Eligible for a Manager - Black CSCS Card. Before you apply, you will need to have passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years
  • This SVQ is jointly awarded with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • CITB Funding and Grant Eligible for CITB levy registered companies
  • For CITB levy registered companies this SVQ is grant eligible for £1500 CITB Short Qualification Grant
  • For CITB levy registered companies this SVQ can be included in a CITB Skills & Training Fund application (cost neutral training)
  • Demonstrates that you are highly qualified for your role - Civil And Structural Engineering Design, Technical Design Built Environment
  • 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 SVQ at SCQF Level 9 is an SVQ or a Scottish Vocational qualifications. It is a recognised qualification which guarantees to develop and recognise the skills, knowledge, and competence of individuals who work in construction or are planning to work in the construction industry who wish to obtain a formal qualification or for those who want to demonstrate competence in job.

The SCQF Level 9 is a recognised qualification in the construction industry and can help candidates advance their careers upon successful completion. It demonstrates that the candidate has the skills and knowledge and abilities required to carry out the job role with the job related skills required to manage a construction site effectively and safely, which can help improve their job prospects and earning potential.

The majority of the Built Environment Design management 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.

No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to pursue the SVQ at SCQF Level 9 Built Environment Design Management. Candidates should be in a placement or job role and level where they are performing relevant duties and responsibilities that will allow them to obtain the necessary evidence for their skills knowledge and abilities required in the area of work.

The SCQF Level 9 Scottish vocational qualification SVQ 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 for candidates to demonstrate competence in Built Environment Design management.

You can refer to our helpful Level 9 Built Environment Design Management SVQ 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.

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Black card as long as you have completed the Managers and Professional CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. If you have recently lost your CSCS Black Card due to Industry Accreditation Withdrawal and you are actively working as a Built Environment Design Manager, this is the SCQF level 9 SVQ qualification for you.

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

Yes, the SVQ in Built Environment Design Management at SCQF Level 9 is jointly awarded with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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