By investing in a construction NVQ, you are committing to achieving a recognised qualification, in relation to construction, in which you can even accomplish whilst working.
An NVQ is a competence-based assessment which aid in your development of skills and knowledge towards a specific qualification. By achieving your industry-specific NVQ (in this case, an NVQ in construction), you are highlighting your occupational competence in a certain field.
By having this accolade, you can show employers and yourself that you are qualified and certified for the role at hand.
NVQs start from level 1 and go up to level 7, allowing you to attain one if you are starting from scratch, or if you already have experience, knowledge and an NVQ level, you can improve to a senior and managerial level.
In the construction industry, NVQs start from level 2 and go up to level 7, and you can achieve these levels by being assessed by qualified reviewers, based on your work and knowledge.
Therefore, what are the benefits of achieving an NVQ in construction?
Recognised Qualification
An NVQ is a nationally recognised industry-standard qualification that conveys you are working to industry standard. Having an NVQ in construction is not only a reflection of your abilities but a highly sought-after accolade by employers in the industry.
The admiration and recognition of an NVQ can aid current employers and future career progression. You can see how NVQs stand with other nationally recognised qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 = GCSEs (A*-C)
- NVQ Level 4 = Certificate of Higher Education
- NVQ Level 6 = Bachelor’s Degree
Progression
In the construction industry, career progression is highly sought-after, for personal gain and due to the number of options available to those in the industry. If you choose the right NVQ for your career path, you can open up numerous possibilities for career progression and further employment opportunities.
Because an NVQ shows greater competency, by reaching higher levels, you portray to your superiors and future advisers that you are competent at that level. By getting assessed at a higher level, you will gain both knowledges in theory and in practice, adopting greater traits for career progression.
For employers, by having a more qualified workforce, you can retain a higher standard of work and provide a more reputable service to your clients, while also further increasing your skills.
As you attain a higher level NVQ, you take on a greater sense of responsibility, which can work in your favour for future promotions.
Career Choices
Construction NVQs are available in numbers, from plastering, to painting, steel fixing, cladding, insulation, plant work and much more. (You can see a full list of NVQs that we offer here)
Therefore, if you are in the construction industry and are looking to specialise and grow your career into something more specific, we have the options for you to do so.
Furthermore, Think Construction Skills can offer you the potential of gaining managerial-level NVQs with our Level 6 and Level 7 NVQ assessments.
By taking on these assessments you are opening yourself up to more career choices and the greater possibility of career progression.
CSCS Cards
By getting each level of NVQ you also open yourself up to receiving a CSCS card. For example:
NVQ Level 2 = Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card
NVQ Level 3 = Gold Advanced Craft CSCS Card
NVQ Level 4 = Gold Supervisor Card
NVQ level 6 = Black CSCS Manager Card
These CSCS cards also reflect different occupations and qualifications in the construction industry.
The benefit of receiving a CSCS card is that it provides evidence that you work on a construction site and that you have a certain level of knowledge and understanding, and that your qualifications are nationally recognised.
You can learn more about CSCS cards via our article here.