NVQ Level 6 - construction contracting operations management

Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management will cover technical aspects of construction operations and will help progress your development and career.

Who should do it

Those in technical roles who support and manage on-site operations. Typically these occupations will be:

  • Estimators
  • Buyers
  • Planners
  • Surveyors
  • General Contracting Managers
  • Anyone who wishes to progress to these positions

You must be working on a construction site so that we can assess you in your place of work.

What are the benefits?

Completion of this NVQ Level 6 in Contracting Operations Management will demonstrate that you can operate consistently and competently to industry defined standards. Those who choose this Level 6 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations Management will:

  • gain a credible qualification
  • progress your development and career
  • become a more confident manager
  • understand best practice on site, including work methods and health and safety
  • apply for a Black CSCS card after taking the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment Test
  • become an Applicant Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

How long does it take?

Most NVQs take 9-12 months to complete, but it is not uncommon for learners to finish earlier. If it takes more than a year, then there may be a charge for each extra month.

Costs and grants

This Level 6 NVQ will cost £2,350 +VAT if completed within 12 months

All our NVQs attract CITB grants to assist with the cost of learning - please contact Construction Skills for further details.

Where does it lead?

On completion of this NVQ, you could consider taking a higher qualification such as the Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management and the Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management. Your assessor will be delighted to discuss these and any other options with you.

What level is it?

An NVQ Level 6 is equivalent to a Bachelors degree.

Course content

Those who take this NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management must complete all mandatory units plus a minimum of ten credits from optional units for Pathways in Estimating, Buying, Planning and Surveying, or 46 credits from optional units for the General Pathway. Optional units will be confirmed at induction according to the chosen pathway.

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