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Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision Course

Cost£1,100.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGQA
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About this course

Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in your job role, applying what you learn directly on site. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to supervise construction work effectively, and typically takes 6 months. Training can be blended to fit your organisation's needs, combining workplace learning with classroom sessions. You must be aged 16 or over to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) qualification is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

CWLC delivers this qualification at your place of work or our training centre giving flexibility to build blended training to suit the needs of your organisation and your job role.

As an Occupational Work Supervisor learner you will benefit from:

  • High quality teaching by friendly and experienced staff
  • Individualised mentoring and support throughout your time with us
  • Confidence and skills building to maximise work performance
  • Flexible patterns of classroom and work based learning to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge of Occupational Work Supervision and/or ‘licence to practice’ as well as evidence to apply for your Blue – Skilled Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) card. Learners will gain knowledge on managing health and safety, work activities and resources, coordinating and organising work operations confirming occupational methods of work, developing and maintaining working relationships.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 16 or over

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills to plan and supervise construction work activities on site.
  • You'll learn how to manage health, safety, and welfare responsibilities as a supervisor.
  • You'll understand how to allocate and organise work for teams and individuals.
  • You'll build knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality standards.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teams, contractors, and clients.
  • You'll develop skills to monitor and report on work progress and performance.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification, so most of your learning and assessment happens in your actual job role. You'll be observed carrying out supervisory tasks on site, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. Training can be blended, combining on-site learning with classroom sessions. You'll receive individualised mentoring and support throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Canary Wharf Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Site supervisor: overseeing day-to-day construction work on site
  • Construction foreperson: coordinating trades and managing site teams
  • Works supervisor: supervising specialist construction or civil engineering tasks
  • Contracts supervisor: managing subcontractors and monitoring contract delivery
  • Maintenance supervisor: overseeing planned and reactive building maintenance work
  • Section engineer: supporting project engineers with on-site supervision duties

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management: moves you from supervision into broader site management responsibilities.
  • Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a higher technical qualification recognised by employers for senior site and project roles.
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme): a widely required short course for those moving into site management positions.
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