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Free Level 3 NVQ Construction Site Supervision in Chesterfield

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 NVQ Construction Site Supervision. Work-based training at your workplace, completed over around six months.

The course is for people already working in a supervisory or foreman role on a construction site. It is free for learners aged 24 years old or over. You must live in a non-devolved area, the Greater London Authority, or the East Midlands Combined County Authority. You'll build on your existing site experience and develop the skills needed to supervise trades and manage day-to-day site operations. Topics include planning and organising work, managing health and safety, coordinating teams, and communicating with contractors and clients.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The course is aimed for individuals already working in the construction sector in a foreman or supervisory role. The programme is delivered at the learners place of employment over a period of approximately six months

Entry requirements

Learners should be ideally employed in a supervisory role on a construction site. Learners must be aged 24 years old plus and live either in a non-devolved area or in the East Midlands Combined County Authority or the Greater London Authority

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and organise work activities on a construction site.
  • You'll manage health, safety, and welfare on site.
  • You'll coordinate and supervise trade operatives and subcontractors.
  • You'll monitor the quality of work against specifications and standards.
  • You'll communicate progress and issues to managers and clients.
  • You'll identify and resolve problems that arise during construction work.
  • You'll support the induction and development of site workers.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, in your current supervisory role. An assessor will visit you at your workplace to observe your practice. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence showing how you meet the NVQ standards. This may include witness statements, records, and professional discussions with your assessor. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The Construction Skills People will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Site Supervisor, oversees day-to-day work and trades on site.
  • Trade Supervisor, manages a specific trade team within a larger project.
  • Assistant Site Manager, supports the site manager on medium to large builds.
  • Foreman, coordinates operatives and ensures work meets programme targets.
  • Construction Team Leader, leads a small crew on residential or commercial projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management, the next step toward a full site manager role and a CSCS black card.
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), a short course many employers require for site management roles.
  • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Level 4), useful if you want to move into technical or commercial management.
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