Level 7 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

The Level 7 SVQ/ NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is an advanced qualification designed for senior managers in the construction industry. This qualification is aimed at individuals responsible for overseeing and developing health and safety procedures, managing projects, and leading teams within construction organisations. Whether you are a staff member, supervisor, or manager, this qualification helps to enhance your knowledge, skills, and competence to take on senior management responsibilities.

This competence-based qualification requires candidates to demonstrate a high level of understanding and practical ability across various aspects of construction management. Candidates must meet the standards outlined in each unit through a series of assessments that evaluate skills, knowledge, and understanding.

The Level 7 SVQ/ NVQ Diploma is suitable for senior managers working across a range of job roles within construction, helping them gain recognition for their expertise and prepare for more strategic leadership positions within the industry.

By achieving this qualification, candidates not only gain access to the prestigious Black CSCS Card, which signifies a high level of seniority and expertise in construction site management, but they will also be eligible for fast-track membership to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), a globally recognised professional body. This membership is a mark of excellence and a significant boost to career prospects in the construction industry.

Assessment Nad Pathways:

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the following units:

• Prepare and agree a project brief and outline programme in construction management
• Manage project processes in construction management
• Control projects in construction management
• Manage project handover
• Assess and evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management
• Provide advice, judgement, and service ethically in construction management
• Lead meetings to achieve objectives
• Represent your area of responsibility in meetings
• Recruit, select, and retain people
• Allocate work to team members
• Manage teams in construction management
• Quality assure work in your team
• Develop self and others in construction management
• Implement, monitor, and control strategic procurement systems in construction management
• Manage the preparation and submission of estimates, bids, and tenders in construction management

Throughout the qualification, candidates will gain the skills to manage complex projects, lead teams effectively, and implement strategic procurement systems. They will also learn how to assess the sustainability and environmental impacts of construction developments, ensuring that they are able to apply ethical practices in their management approach.

This qualification is assessed in the workplace, where candidates will need to demonstrate their competence through practical tasks and evidence, including managing projects and teams. Upon completion, candidates will be recognised as senior construction managers, fully equipped to handle the strategic leadership demands of the industry.