Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction)
Ofqual code: 610/0372/4
Qualification Wales code: n/a
Minimum Total Qualification Time: 1,410 hours
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 457
Minimum Credit value: 141
The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace; assessing and agreeing work methods in the workplace; and co-ordinating work control in the workplace.
This qualification covers the following areas:
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Demolition
This qualification may be available through employers, training providers and colleges, and may be offered in England and Wales.
This is an updated qualification that has been developed in partnership with the CITB sector skills council to ensure it meets the needs of the industry.
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Rationale and purpose of this qualification
This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience.
Its primary purpose is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence as a site supervisor or an assistant site manager. As a work-related, competence-based qualification it provides confirmation to employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.
Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification (see Progression).
Objectives
The qualification is designed to meet the following objectives:
- supporting a role in the workplace
- confirming knowledge, understanding and skills
- enabling professional membership
- providing access to a relevant card scheme
- enabling learners to gain the relevant licence to practise
What does this qualification cover?
As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through either on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.
To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 141 credits. They must complete all mandatory units plus the required number of optional units from the qualification structure.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is suitable for:
- workers who need the qualification to meet legislative requirements
- workers wishing to progress into a supervisory position
- people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- individuals who wish to start their own business
- full-time and part-time study
Entry
Entry to the qualification is at the discretion of the centre.
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Qualification structure
SQA code: GT4C 80
Qualification structure (Building and Civil Engineering)
The qualification requires the learner to complete 14 mandatory units (134 credits) and a minimum of 8 credits from 1 optional unit.
Please refer to the qualification structure (126 KB) for more information.
SQA code: GT4D 80
Qualification structure (Demolition)
The qualification requires the learner to complete 12 mandatory units (116 credits) and a minimum of 25 credits from 3 optional units.
Please refer to the qualification structure (127 KB) for more information.
How to assess
Ongoing course assessment will apply. Each unit specification gives detailed information on the assessment criteria, assessment (evidence) requirements and guidance on instruments of assessment for the unit.
The qualification is assessed by completing a portfolio of evidence which details what the learner has completed at work. This can be gathered through observation, professional discussion, witness testimony or supporting documentary evidence. The assessor can work alongside the learner to confirm that they have met the requirements of the qualification and that they are therefore competent in their role.
Competence is displayed through the assessor observing the learner demonstrate that they carry out their normal work activities competently to the industry standard and that they comply with current legislation and company procedures.
The assessment process will ensure that the learner can complete the tasks that they have been directed to undertake and that they can interpret the instructions correctly. They will demonstrate that they can select the appropriate resources for the tasks and can complete them within the given timescales and specifications.
Learner portfolio
Assessment strategy/principle
Additional information/useful links
- SQA Construction Qualifications (201 KB)
- SQA Construction Welcome Page
- National Occupational Standards
- SQA Secure Construction Page
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Lapsing
| Title | Code | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) – Building and Civil Engineering |
GK03 80 |
31/03/2025 |
| Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) – Demolition |
GJ9Y 80 |
31/03/2025 |
Qualification structure
The qualification requires the learner to complete 6 mandatory Units plus all of the required credits from one pathway from the following structures:
To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 123 credits. You must complete 6 mandatory units plus all of the required credits from one pathway from the following structures:
Group Award code: GK03 80
Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Building and Civil Engineering (94 KB)
Group Award code: GJ9Y 80
Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Demolition (94 KB)
Ofqual code: 601/4254/6
How to assess
Ongoing course assessment will apply. Each Unit specification gives detailed information on the Evidence Requirements/Assessment Criteria and approaches to assessment for the Unit.