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Level 7 NVQ Construction Senior Management Course

Cost£1,950.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 7
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGQA
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About this course

Level 7 NVQ Construction Senior Management. Work-based training at your workplace.

You study while working as a manager in a construction environment. This NVQ construction senior management qualification takes around 18 months to complete. It covers the skills and knowledge needed at senior management level. You can combine workplace learning with centre-based sessions to suit your role.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management.

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 a Construction Senior Manager 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/practice to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge to lead and control projects in construction.

Entry requirements

Working as a manager in a construction environment

What you will learn

  • You'll lead and manage construction projects at a senior level.
  • You'll develop strategies to manage risk on site.
  • You'll oversee health, safety, and welfare across construction operations.
  • You'll manage budgets, resources, and procurement processes.
  • You'll build and lead high-performing construction teams.
  • You'll communicate and negotiate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • You'll monitor quality and ensure work meets contractual standards.

How you will learn

You learn through a blend of workplace practice and structured support. A mentor works with you throughout the course. Assessment is based on evidence from your day-to-day work, including observations, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence. You do not sit written exams. Learning can be delivered at your workplace or at the training centre, depending on what suits your role.

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

  • Construction Manager, leads projects from planning through to completion.
  • Site Manager, oversees day-to-day operations on a construction site.
  • Project Manager, manages timelines, budgets, and teams across a build.
  • Senior Contracts Manager, handles contracts and client relationships at a senior level.
  • Construction Director, takes strategic responsibility for a construction business.
  • Programme Manager, coordinates multiple construction projects simultaneously.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Membership of CIOB, the professional standard for senior construction managers seeking chartered status.
  • Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, a degree-level programme for those moving into executive or director roles.
  • MBA in Construction Management, for those looking to move into business leadership within the built environment sector.
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