Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Highways and Maintenance Repair

The (NVQ) Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) ( ) will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as health, safety, welfare and environmental protection. Learners can specialise in several different area of Construction Site Supervision;

• Building and Civil Engineering
• Highways and Maintenance
• Residential Development
• Conservation
• Demolition
• Tunnelling

This qualification covers the following areas:

• Assessing and Recommending Work Methods for Carrying out Site Operations in the Workplace
• Planning Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements in the Workplace
• Coordinating and Organising the Control of Work in the Workplace
• Controlling Work Process Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace

Rationale and purpose of this qualification

Rationale

The qualification is designed to train people to become a Site Supervisor or an Assistant Site Manager. The qualification is aimed at those in work and those who 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.

The Diploma will provide a sound basis for working in the subject area for a range of potential learners.

Objectives

The qualification is designed to lead the learner to one or more of the following objectives:

• Supporting a role in the workplace
• Confirming Occupational Competence
• Preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding

Purpose of this qualification:

The primary purpose of this qualification is to confirm the learners occupational competence as a Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager.  As a work-related, competency-based qualification it will provide, on completion, confirmation to employers and industry managers and card schemes that learners have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the role of a Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager.

The qualification is assessed by completing a portfolio of evidence which details what learners have completed at work through a variety of evidence such as observation, professional discussion, witness testimony and 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 and to the industry standard and comply with currently 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.  The will demonstrate that they can select the appropriate resources for the task. They will also demonstrate that they can complete tasks within the given timescales and specifications.

Recognition

This qualification is supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

CSCS provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in construction. The scheme recognises skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications.

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 or in a learning environment.

This qualification has a range of 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 123 credits.  You must complete 6 mandatory units plus all of the required credits from one pathway from the following structures:

Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Building and Civil Engineering

Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Highways and Maintenance Repair

Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Residential Development

Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Conservation

Construction Site Supervision (Construction): Tunnelling