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Read moreKakha Buchukuri, Vistry Group
We spoke with Kakha Buchukuri, a Site Manager at Vistry Group who has now completed his Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management.
- Name
- Kakha Buchukuri
- Company
- Vistry Group
- NVQ
- Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Background:
Kakha had previously worked in healthcare and earned a medical degree but decided to change direction and build a new career in construction. After working in roofing, flooring, and carpentry Kakha moved into site supervision and began his Level 7 qualification in 2020.
Why choose an NVQ?
NHBC offers NVQs from Levels 3 to 7 in a range of subjects including construction site management, site inspection and contract operations.
Kakha explained “I had a lot of experience in my role but where the NVQ was beneficial for me was the way it allowed me to pull all that knowledge and practice together and evidence everything I’ve learned. My assessor was very good and able to answer any questions I had or offer support if I needed it. This NVQ has also opened the door to CIOB membership as well. It was certainly the right qualification for me and I am glad I have completed it.”
Building a career in construction:
We asked Kakha about his role and if he would recommend a career in construction to others.
Kakha said “Yes, I would encourage people from all backgrounds to join the construction industry. I have done several different jobs before taking on a Site Manager role so I know first-hand that there are a lot of opportunities available and chances for everyone to progress if they work hard. It’s an industry that needs more people who are keen to do the job right and it will benefit the house-building industry as a whole to have new talented people coming through and gaining experience - which of course you can then apply to an NVQ qualification!”
Looking ahead:
After cementing his construction knowledge and completing his Level 7 NVQ, which is equivalent to a master’s degree, Kakha is looking forward to continuing his career in the house-building industry.
Richard Bambridge, Future Talent Lead at Vistry Group, said “It is great to see knowledgeable and experienced people like Kakha achieving a qualification that showcases their skills and expertise. The Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management takes a lot of hard work and everyone at Vistry is proud of what he’s achieved and that he has taken the opportunity to complete this qualification through NHBC.”
NHBC is committed to raising standards in house building by championing high-quality homes. NHBC is proud to offer qualifications that meet both the needs of the house-building industry and support individuals in their current roles so they can demonstrate the essential skills and knowledge required for career progression.
The support from my assessor was second to none and he was always available when needed. Without a doubt he made the whole thing a lot less complicated and I think that’s the reason I completed it on the time frame.
It was a good collaboration with my assessor and I want to say thanks for his support throughout this journey. Without a doubt, my assessor has added a lot to my construction knowledge - from building standards to legal responsibilities on health and safety for individuals and site conditions.
I found the NVQ particularly tough with getting the knowledge out of my head onto paper but with the help of my assessor once I started the course I completed it in 3 months.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course from start to finish and the help and guidance from the assessors is excellent.
The course content was relevant, and the learning portal was easy to navigate and user friendly. David my tutor explained all the processes in detail and led the course well.
The qualification really cements all the knowledge you need to perform the assistant site manager role.
Highly recommend the course to further your personal development and it does fit into your everyday working life.
From start to finish, this process has been very smooth. I have undertaken two other NVQs prior to this one and the uploading and cross-referencing of evidence on your online system is so simple in comparison, it’s almost cheating!
It was great to learn new technical skills and work closely with NHBC. My NHBC assessor was really helpful and could always be reached by phone or email.
My assessor was excellent, making me feel at ease with the process. I found the whole course user friendly and easy to navigate.
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