Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction)
Ofqual code: 610/0373/6
Qualification Wales code: n/a
Minimum Total Qualification Time: 2,200 hours
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 657
Minimum Credit value: 220
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 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 designed to train people for a construction site senior management role, such as construction site manager. This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience in their chosen industry.
Learners can then build on the skills and knowledge gained from achievement of this qualification when working towards achieving another qualification or gaining employment (see Progression).
Objectives
The qualification is designed to lead the learner to one or more of the following objectives:
- supporting a role in the workplace
- knowledge, understanding and skills
What does this qualification cover?
As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through on-the-job experience.
This qualification has two pathways and is linked to typical job roles that learners will encounter within the industry.
To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 220 credits. You must complete mandatory units plus options units from the following structures:
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Building and Civil Engineering consists of 19 mandatory units and 1 optional unit.
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Demolition consists of 19 mandatory units and 1 optional unit.
To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 220 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 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: GT49 84
Qualification structure (Building and Civil Engineering)
The qualification requires the learner to complete 19 mandatory units (209 credits) and a minimum of 11 credits from 1 optional unit.
Please refer to the qualification structure (132 KB) for more information.
SQA code: GT4A 84
Qualification structure (Demolition)
The qualification requires the learner to complete 19 mandatory units (215 credits) and a minimum of 8 credits from 1 optional unit.
Please refer to the qualification structure (130 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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- Education and Skills Funding Agency
Lapsing
| Title | Code | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) – Building and Civil Engineering |
GJ53 84 |
31/03/2025 |
| Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) – Highways and Maintenance Repair |
GJ56 84 |
31/03/2025 |
| Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) – Residential Development |
GJ57 84 |
31/03/2025 |
| Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) – Demolition |
GJ55 84 |
31/03/2025 |
Qualification structure
The qualification requires the learner to complete mandatory Units and optional Units:
Group Award code: GJ53 84
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Building and Civil Engineering consists of 19 mandatory Units
For information on the structure of this qualification, please refer to the qualification structure (93 KB)
Group Award code: GJ55 84
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Demolition consists of 14 mandatory Units and 4 optional Units
For information on the structure of this qualification, please refer to the qualification structure (98 KB)
Group Award code: GJ56 84
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Highways and Maintenance Repair consists of 16 mandatory Units and 2 optional Units
For information on the structure of this qualification, please refer to the qualification structure (100 KB)
Group Award code: GJ57 84
The Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) - Residential Development consists of 19 mandatory Units and 1 optional Unit
For information on the structure of this qualification, please refer to the qualification structure (96 KB)
Ofqual code: 601/3051/9
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.