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Level 7 NVQ Construction Senior Management Course Online

Cost£2,520.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 7
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management. Study online at your own pace, fitting the course around your work and commitments.

The course is aimed at experienced construction professionals moving into senior management. You'll cover advanced leadership, project planning, financial management, and risk control. It typically takes 6 months to complete. The course suits those with a Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management, a relevant degree or HND, or membership of CIOB or RICS.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management at Level 7.

Who this course is for

The Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is a specified qualification for professionals in the building sector. The learners will gain information about how to be a proper leader and understand their responsibilities and tasks for this role. Starting from planning to maintain external relationships. This course will equip the participants with advanced leadership, project handling, financial, and risk control with the knowledge and skills they have learned from here. In addition, they will be prepared to become senior management in building projects. This trains them to handle and lead complex tasks and contribute to business growth.

Entry requirements

The Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management aims for learners who are leading and controlling building projects. This is suitable for anyone with extensive experience in construction management and who is currently aiming for a senior management role within this field.

This course is preferred for people with:

  • Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
  • A degree or HND in construction management, civil engineering, or a related subject
  • Membership in CIOB or RICS

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced leadership skills for senior construction roles.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage large-scale construction projects.
  • You'll apply financial management techniques to building programmes.
  • You'll identify, assess, and control risk across construction operations.
  • You'll manage external relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • You'll understand your legal and professional responsibilities as a senior manager.
  • You'll demonstrate strategic decision-making across complex construction environments.

How you will learn

This is a competence-based NVQ, so assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real work. You'll gather evidence showing how you perform your senior management duties on the job. An assessor will review your portfolio and may conduct professional discussions to verify your competence. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a senior management role in construction so you can gather workplace evidence for your portfolio. College of Contract Management will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction Manager, leads delivery of major building projects from start to finish.
  • Project Manager, oversees programme, budget, and teams across construction schemes.
  • Senior Site Manager, takes overall responsibility for complex site operations.
  • Contracts Manager, manages multiple contracts and client relationships simultaneously.
  • Commercial Manager, controls costs and commercial strategy on large construction programmes.
  • Operations Director, drives performance and standards across a construction business.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Membership of CIOB (MCIOB), the professional standard for senior construction managers, recognised across the industry.
  • Chartered Membership of RICS (MRICS), relevant for those moving into quantity surveying or commercial management at senior level.
  • MBA in Construction Management, for those aiming at director or executive leadership roles within large construction organisations.
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