Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management (Construction)
CITB Approved
CIOB Chartered Assessors
Fast Track in less than 12 weeks
The Compass NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management programme is aimed at experienced Construction Senior Managers. Our unique approach can help you complete in as little as 12 weeks. If you have the right amount of experience, but not the right qualification – this route is ideal. Compass have helped hundreds of Managers get their Black CSCS card which is a nationally recognised standard in the construction industry.
Unlike most qualifications, this NVQ takes place mainly at work and you can decide how long it takes you to complete – most experienced Senior Managers complete within 3 to 6 months.
The NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management is made up of the following mandatory and optional units:
Mandatory
- Control Projects in Construction Management
- Develop Self and Others in Construction Management
- Manage Project Processes in Construction Management
- Manage Teams in Construction Management
- Plan a Construction Organisations Workforce
- Provide Advice, Judgement and Service Ethically in Construction Management
Optional
- Control Budgets and Contract Payment Entitlement in Construction Management
- Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes in Construction Management
- Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed in Construction Management
- Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management
- Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management
- Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project
- Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems in Construction Management
- Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management
- Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction Management
- Managing Tendering Processes in Construction Management
- Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the Workplace
- Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme in Construction Management
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments in Construction Management
What should I expect when doing this qualification?
- You will have access to the Compass Mykademy Portal where you will demonstrate your performance by uploading documents, such as reports; minutes for the core modules. We give you a list of which documents you need to provide
- Your knowledge of construction senior management is captured through written questions or a professional discussion.
- An assessor will conduct a site visit with you and will review your evidence with you. Since the pandemic, most site visits are conducted remotely.
The NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management is suitable for the following senior management roles:
- Senior construction managers
- Production managers
- Commercial manager
- Operations directors of small construction companies that deliver entire construction projects.
- Property and facilities managers
- Project Managers (those managing several projects concurrently and who have responsibility for the line management of a number of site mangers or senior site mangers).
Site managers, Contracts Managers, Project Managers or directors of companies that oversee or deliver smaller parts of the overall project will in all but the most exceptional of circumstances find the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management a more appropriate qualification.
- Be over 19 years old.
- Currently be in a construction senior management role with oversight over multiple high value and/or complexity projects.
- Working in mainland England.
CIOB membership – our assessors can help you to fast-track your application for CIOB membership upon completion of your NVQ.
No jargon – we explain what you need to provide in plain English
Nationwide – our Assessors cover the whole of the UK
Black CSCS Card – You apply to CSCS for this upon completion
No hidden costs – we don’t charge extra for fast track service – everyone gets the fast track service they want.
No time away from work – you can complete it in your own time and on site.
One to one support – your Assessor will give you as much support as you need by email and phone.
Customer service – our team is available to support our candidates and assessors while you concentrate on what’s important to you – getting your qualification.
Our Assessors are from a construction management background and have completed the qualification themselves. They know the pressures you’re under and will help you complete the course in a way that suits you best.
Benefits
- Black CSCS Card
- No time off site
- No exams
- Online portfolio
Payment Info
- £2300 incl. vat
- Pay in 2, 4 or 8 instalments
- 0% Finance over 12 months
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There are no entry requirements although you do need to be in a senior management role so you can be assessed. If you are new to senior management you will still be able to enrol onto the qualification although it may talk you longer to complete it as you pull the evidence together.
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.
This depends on each individual. The average completion for a Level 6 is 3-6 months, however it can be completed in less than 8 weeks. You are supported by your Assessor for twelve months after which you will be dormant on our system.
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.
