Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision – Highways and Maintenance Repair

Q: How long does it take to complete the units for a level 4 NVQ?

Obtain an NVQ Level 6 : Complete an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, demonstrating your skills and knowledge. Get a Black CSCS Card : Achieve the NVQ Level 6 qualification to be eligible for the Black CSCS card, which is necessary for Managing onsite. Meet Additional Requirements : Fulfil other requirements, such as relevant work experience and passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.

About the Highways & Maintenance Repair NVQ

The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision – Highways and Maintenance Repair is designed for completion in a real working environment, meaning you must be employed to undertake this qualification. It aims to develop and validate your skills, knowledge, and competence, preparing you to work confidently in highways and maintenance repair within the construction industry or progress to further learning opportunities.

Get your Gold CSCS Card

The only route to getting your Gold CSCS card is simply by having the correct NVQ. You can either attain an NVQ level 3 (advanced craft) or an NVQ level 4 (construction site supervision) to then be eligible to apply for your Gold CSCS card.

This onsite NVQ assessment is for site supervisors looking to specialise in highways and maintenance repair. By showing competency in this NVQ, you will be awarded with the NOCN certified assessment and we can then help you get your CSCS card.

You can no longer get a CSCS card any other way than having the correct NVQ assessment.

Get your Highways & Maintenance Repair NVQ

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision - Highways and Maintenance Repair

Mandatory Units

Title	Credit Value	Level
Supervising Highways Maintenance or Repair Activities in the Workplace	12	Level 4
Planning Work Activities and Resources to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace	13	Level 4
Contributing to The Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace	9	Level 4
Planning Highways Maintenance and Repair Activities in the Workplace	12	Level 5
Managing Your Personal Development in the Workplace	9	Level 6
Maintaining Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace	9	Level 5
Implementing, Maintaining and Reviewing Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare, Wellbeing and Environmental Protection in the Workplace	9	Level 4
Implementing Communication Systems for the Project in the Workplace	7	Level 5
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace	8	Level 3
Coordinating Work Control in the Workplace	12	Level 4
Controlling Work Progress Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace	9	Level 5
Controlling Work Against Agreed Quality Standards in the Workplace	10	Level 5
Contributing to The Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace	9	Level 4
Assessing and Agreeing Work Methods in the Workplace	11	Level 5
Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace	10	Level 4

Optional Units

Title	Credit Value	Level
Allocating Work and Monitoring People’s Performance in the Workplace	9	Level 6
Contributing to the Identification of a Work Team in the Workplace	8	Level 5
Co-ordinating Preparation for Site Operations in the Workplace	8	Level 4
Enabling Learning Opportunities in the Workplace	11	Level 5
Maintaining the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work in the Workplace	10	Level 4
Providing Customer Services in the Construction Workplace	9	Level 6
Supervising Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the Workplace	16	Level 5
Supervising the Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring and Removal of Temporary Works in the Workplace	9	Level 4

Highways & Maintenance Repair NVQ FAQs

Is there funding for the NVQ Level 4?

Get up to £1,250 in funding for all level 4 NVQ assessments that Think Construction Skills can provide. When you (or your company) are a CITB member/levy payer, you able to claim this CITB funding and take on new NVQ assessments for yourself and your team. We can support you throughout the funding process, from application and assessment to NVQ completion. Get in touch with us today and we will help you get your free level 4 site supervisor NVQ.

How does the onsite process work for the NVQ?

When you complete an NVQ with Think Construction Skills, we handle everything—from applications and registrations to funding and assessments. Our assessments are conducted onsite by experienced assessors, giving you the support needed to successfully complete your Level 4 NVQ. The assessors will observe and review your work in your usual environment and guide you through the process. Once you’ve earned your site supervision NVQ in Highways and Maintenance Repair, we’ll assist you with obtaining your Gold CSCS Card, making the whole journey straightforward and hassle-free.

I have a lot of experience, do I need an NVQ to renew my Gold CSCS card?

To renew your CSCS card, you must have the appropriate NVQ. Due to new regulations, industry accreditation or experience alone is no longer accepted for renewal. You now need the correct assessment credentials, such as an NVQ.

If you’re renewing a Gold CSCS card, you’ll need either a Level 3 NVQ in an advanced craft or a Level 4 NVQ in site supervision, like the one offered in Highways and Maintenance Repair. This change has been introduced to formally raise the skills and knowledge of construction workers across the UK.

How long does it take to complete the units for a level 4 NVQ?

Obtain an NVQ Level 6: Complete an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
Get a Black CSCS Card: Achieve the NVQ Level 6 qualification to be eligible for the Black CSCS card, which is necessary for Managing onsite.
Meet Additional Requirements: Fulfil other requirements, such as relevant work experience and passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.

Where do you provide NVQ assessments?

Our Level 4 NVQs are conducted onsite, so you won’t need to take time off work. We offer nationwide coverage across the UK, with professional assessors ready to evaluate your skills and guide you through earning your NVQ. Our goal is to help you advance your career smoothly and without any hassle. If you’re ready to take the next step and become a construction site supervisor, contact us to get started!

What is a Level 4 NVQ Equivalent to?

NVQs hold nationally recognized educational equivalencies. The Level 4 Site Supervision NVQ is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree or an HNC in the UK education system.

Our Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision – Highways and Maintenance Repair is ideal for those aiming to step into a supervisory role and eventually progress to site management. It’s more than just a qualification—it’s a nationally recognised credential that you can carry with you throughout your career, enhancing your prospects in future roles.

See our NVQ equivalence chart here.