Construction Senior Management – NVQ Diploma Level 7

Construction Senior Management –  NVQ Level 7

What Is It?

This Level 7 NVQ assessment is one of the highest construction NVQ qualifications available. It’s aim is to allow learners to demonstrate their competence in construction senior management. Reviewing the high level of skills required for those working in the construction and built environment industries.

Why is it important?

Competent senior management is vital for the smooth running of a construction project.

Who Is It For?

This Level 7 assessment is perfect for current senior managers and directors working within the construction industry. Following updates to the Construction Design Management Regulations, all workers are required to prove that they possess the skills and knowledge to competently work within their field. NVQ assessments are an industry recognised way of proving these skills. For senior management staff on site, there is also a responsibility to ensure that not only you are compliant with regulations, but that employees of all levels working under you are also fully qualified to do the job at hand.

Do you need any prior qualifications?

An initial assessment at your place of work is required to see if you meet the requirements or can demonstrate your experience.

How Does It Work?

A member of our team will visit you onsite to complete your induction and produce an analysis of what is required from you. From this  analysis a delivery plan will be provided and agreed, ensuring that candidates are able to successfully complete their assessments with little to no impact on their working lives.

Our industry assessors are experts within this field, with many years of experience. They will be assessing you to see you are competent and capable of completing your job role in line with industry standards, utilising skills you put into practice in your day-to-day life. Successful completion of this assessment requires a strong understanding of the industry, in line with policy and industry regulations. Assessments will be carried out on site, allowing candidates to showcase the way they perform professionally on a daily basis.

Where Do I Go?

NVQ’s are carried out on site.

Assessment

The assessor will be observing the candidate on how well they are able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Confident in managing teams, and efficiently taking charge and leading construction management meetings.

• Able to offer advice and judgement based on industry best practices and experiences.

• Consistently formulating, designing and agreeing project briefs, processes and development.

• Establishing and evaluating correct procurement measures, as well as managing the procurement process more efficiently..

• Able to prepare and supply estimates, tenders and bids, and make sure the contracts are processed and completed.

• Understanding and stay on top of a project’s income and expenditure.

• Being aware of, and in control of, the risks projects can involve; commanding the necessary processes, evaluation and feedback.

• Assessing and appropriately handling work-related disputes, to ensure the completion of a construction project.

To achieve a total minimum score of 144 credits, candidates must successfully complete all four mandatory units and minimum of two optional units to get a minimum of 144 credits. 

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Have any questions?

Please email mahbub-uddin@k-10.co.uk or call

0203 6962 672

Next steps:

Successful completion of this Level 7 NVQ assessment ensures that candidates are fully compliant with all relevant industry regulations, and have the skills required to meet industry standards.

An NVQ qualification also enables successful candidates to apply for a relevant CSCS card, and continue onto higher level senior management progression routes. A Level 7 NVQ is indistinguishable to that of a master’s degree in construction management, ensuring that a high level of skills and knowledge is required.