NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations
CITB Approved
Fast Track in less than 8 weeks
This NVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations qualification is aimed at technical individuals working in a wide range of site or office based roles in the construction industry. Our unique approach can help you complete this in as little as eight weeks. It covers competency standards in Planning; Estimating; Surveying; Buying and Site Technical Support roles. If you have sufficient experience, but do not have the required NVQ qualification to register for your CSCS card then this is for you.
The CSCS card is fast becoming a national safety & skills standard for individuals and companies in the construction industry. The government aims to register every competent construction worker throughout the CSCS scheme. Many companies are now being asked to certificate their workforce in order to qualify for government and local authority contracts.
Unlike most qualifications this one takes place mainly at work
- The process begins with an initial assessment to identify any specific training you might needs in addition to assessment
- Proof of your experience , much of it in the form of work related documents and photographs, is collected in an e-portfolio
- An Assessor will review your portfolio of evidence with you, and carry out observations of you at work
- Your knowledge of your work role is captured through both written questions and answers and a professional discussion with your Assessor
Core mandatory units include:
- Operate health, safety and welfare systems
- Prepare programmes and schedules of work
- Develop and maintain working relationships of personal development
- Operate project information systems in construction
Additional units are required and are dependant upon the qualification within this suite that is best for the candidate. You can view a full list of optional units here.
- The course provides the opportunity to prove your skills and knowledge even if you have no other formal qualifications
- Can be achieved without attending a College or taking an exam
- Can be achieved in a relatively short period
- The course is certificated by NOCN
- Provides access to a Gold CSCS card
- Payment plans can be arranged for those self funding this qualification
Rate: £1500 inclusive of vat. 50% is payable upon enrolment and 50% upon completion
Benefits
- Gold CSCS Card
- No time off site
- No exams
- Online portfolio
Payment Info
- £1250 + vat. vat
- Pay in 2, 3 or 6 instalments
- 0% Finance over 12 months
Frequently Asked Questions
When you enrol, you are provided with a logon to our online platform. This guides you through:
- Your induction and introduction to your qualification
- Some reading material followed by questions you need to answer
- What documents you need to upload
- Your site visit requirements
- Your Assessor gets in touch within 7-10 days of your enrolment and will then give you feedback on how you’re doing each step of the way, until your completion.
Your portfolio is managed on our online Learning Platform. We have a dedicated Customer Service team in case you run into any difficulties who can talk you through how it works. There are also some helpful videos along the way to give you some hints and tips.
The qualification is completed and assessed in English although we will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements you have.
All registration fees, travel expenses and vat is included in the price. You have access to the online portfolio system for 12 months. If you have not completed by this time you will need to pay an additional £25/month for continued access.
You apply for this directly with CSkills. More information can be found at. https://www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/
Any additional needs you have will be addressed by your assessor in your initial assessment, and reasonable adjustments can be made by your assessor in order to support you to complete your qualification.
Yes, we offer various flexible payment plans. Please contact info@compass-ms.co.uk for more information on a personalised payment plan.
If you or your employer pays CITB levy, then you will be able to claim back a grant from CITB towards the cost of the course. See CITB for what grants eligible employers can claim upon completion.
This qualification is certificated by NOCN who will issue your certificate when you complete.
Once you complete your portfolio, and you have passed through our internal quality assurance process, we claim your certificate from NOCN who then sends an e-certificate, which can take up to 10 working days. We will email you an electronic copy of the certificate as soon as we receive it. Hard copies of certificates are not essential when applying for your black CSCS card. If you want a hard copy of your certificate this is an additional cost.
