NVQs
The Importance of Getting a Construction NVQ in the UK
Construction is a crucial industry in the UK, with a wide range of career opportunities
December 9, 2022
The Level 7 NVQ Construction Management is designed for experienced site managers responsible for overseeing large projects. It covers key areas such as health and safety, temporary works, material control, project costs, and quality management. The NVQ is required to obtain the Black CSCS Card, which validates your skills and competence for senior management roles in real workplace settings.
If you hold a Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management, this qualification is equivalent to having a Master's degree, one of the highest forms of education an individual can have.
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As a CITB levy payer, your company is eligible for senior management NVQ funding. Currently, CITB-registered businesses can receive up to £1,500 to support the Level 7 NVQ assessment process.
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Earning your NVQ Level 7 Diploma through Think Construction Skills will grant you accreditation from NOCN, the UK's second-largest awarding body in the construction sector.
First you will need to collect your evidence that shows your competence for the Level 7 NVQ. This can be professional plans, budget reports, progress reports, emails, project briefs, minutes of meetings and many more forms.
We will engage in professional discussions for each of the units (which could be 9 or 10 units). These discussions are naturally done and involve a two-way conversation, either online or in person.The discussion is to understand your experiences in construction.
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As the industry accreditation scheme has ended, CSCS now require you to have the correct NVQ before you can apply for your CSCS card. Therefore, if you want to renew your Black CSCS, you must have a Level 6 or 7 NVQ Diploma.
Arrange your Level 7 NVQ assessment with us and we can help fast-track your process and get you qualified via MCIOB assessors for your Black CSCS Card in no time.
Individuals who complete this Level 7 NVQ can advance to senior management roles in construction, taking on responsibilities for project operations, oversight, and/or full financial control of projects.
This qualification can also be used to gain professional membership with the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
The average base pay range for a Senior Construction Manager in the UK can be as high as £83,000 per year, these insights are according to Glassdoor Salaries.
At Think Construction Skills, we use MCIOB assessors (Members of the Chartered Institute of Building) and they play a key role in evaluating candidates during the process of obtaining a Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management. They support the process from assessing competence, to reviewing evidence and conducting the professional discussions and provide feedback.
Once you have completed your Level 7 NVQ Construction Management, you will be eligible for your Black CSCS card. We can provide support for you to apply for your card (Apply for card)
Yes, as the Grandfather Rights Scheme (Industry Accreditation) has ended, CSCS now require you to have an NVQ before you are allowed to renew your card.
Yes, expedited options are available to obtain your NVQ Diploma in Construction Management and Black CSCS Card. Get in touch with us to discuss how we can help fast-track your application.
Typically, the Level 7 NVQ Construction Management can be completed in around 12 months. However, if you fast-track your application, you will be able to attain your diploma much sooner.
Construction is a crucial industry in the UK, with a wide range of career opportunities
A Black CSCS card is the highest-level card you can receive, being at a managerial
It was previously possible to obtain and receive a CSCS card purely from the strength
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