Level 6 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management 

The  Level 6 SVQ/ NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management  is an advanced qualification designed for individuals in, or aiming for, senior site management roles within the construction industry. This qualification is ideal for construction site managers in both building and civil engineering, seeking to prove and enhance their skills in areas such as planning, health and safety, quality control, and relationship management.

The Level 6 qualification provides a nationally recognised certification that demonstrates your competence to manage construction projects and teams effectively. By completing this diploma, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to take on greater responsibilities, enhance your career prospects, and increase your earning potential within the industry. Successful completion of this qualification will also allow you to apply for the Black CSCS Card, which signifies a high level of expertise in site management and is recognised across the UK construction sector.

Candidates will cover a wide range of topics, including managing work processes, allocating resources, ensuring safety standards are met, and maintaining effective communication with clients, teams, and stakeholders.

Assessment and Pathways:

Mandatory Units – Candidates must complete ALL units in this group:

• Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
• Allocating work and checking people’s performance in the workplace
• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining systems for managing health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
• Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements in the workplace
• Monitoring construction-related project activities in the workplace
• Controlling project progress against agreed quality standards in the workplace
• Controlling project progress against agreed programmes in the workplace
• Managing personal development in a construction-related workplace

Additional Mandatory Units – Candidates must complete ALL units in this group:

• Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace
• Establishing, controlling, and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace
• Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace
• Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project requirements in the workplace
• Identifying, allocating, and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment, or machinery in the workplace
• Organising, controlling, and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace
• Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the workplace
• Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace
• Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace
• Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace
• Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace

To complete the qualification, candidates must demonstrate their ability to manage and oversee a construction site, ensuring all project requirements are met, and safety standards are maintained. Assessment will take place in the workplace, where candidates will showcase their competence by providing evidence through practical tasks, performance reports, and other relevant documents.

The Level 6 SVQ/ NVQ Diploma is a comprehensive qualification that provides the skills required to be an effective site manager. Once completed, candidates will be recognised as highly skilled professionals in the construction industry, opening doors to further career advancement, senior management roles, and the opportunity to obtain the Black CSCS Card, which signifies your status as a top-level site manager.