About the Residential Development NVQ

This Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Management assessment has been created to assess learners in a real work environment, it is a no-written work assessment and will be judged based on competency.

By getting this qualification, specialising in residential development, you will demonstrate your leadership skills as a construction site supervisor, showing superior knowledge, understanding and experience in the role.

Get your Gold CSCS Card

When you complete the level 4 NVQ assessment in construction site supervision – residential development, you will have the correct qualification to apply for a gold CSCS card (or renew your current CSCS card). This qualification showcases your site supervision competency, specialising in residential development, validating your skills and opening up opportunities for you to enhance your career on the construction site, eventually becoming a site manager.

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

Gold CSCS Card

Get your Residential Development NVQ

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision - Residential Development

Title Credit Value Level
Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 10 Level 4
Assessing and Agreeing Work Methods in the Workplace 11 Level 5
Contributing to The Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 9 Level 4
Controlling Work Against Agreed Quality Standards in the Workplace 10 Level 5
Controlling Work Progress Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace 9 Level 5
Coordinating Work Control in the Workplace 12 Level 4
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace 8 Level 3
Handing Over Property in the Workplace 9 Level 6
Implementing Communication Systems for the Project in the Workplace 7 Level 5
Implementing, Maintaining and Reviewing Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare, Wellbeing and Environmental Protection in the Workplace 9 Level 4
Maintaining Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace 9 Level 5
Maintaining the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work in the Workplace 10 Level 4
Planning Work Activities and Resources to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace 13 Level 4
Providing Customer Services in the Construction Workplace 9 Level 6
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
Managing Your Personal Development in the Workplace 9 Level 6
Supervising Activities to Traditional and Heritage Buildings and Structures in the Workplace 16 Level 5
Supervising the Installation, Commissioning and Handover of Retrofit Works in the Workplace 15 Level 5
Supervising the Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring and Removal of Temporary Works in the Workplace 9 Level 4
Supervising the Pre-Installation Planning for Retrofit Works in the Workplace 15 Level 5

Residential Development NVQ FAQs

You can get up to £1,250 in funding for all level 4 NVQ assessments that Think Construction Skills can provide. As a CITB member/levy payer, you are eligible to claim this funding and level up the careers of employees on your construction site. We can help you throughout the whole process, from application and assessment to NVQ completion. Contact us today to learn about eligibility for your NVQ funding and get your free level 4 construction NVQ.

When you get an NVQ with Think Construction Skills, we take care of all the heavy lifting, with applications, registrations, funding and assessments. In fact, our assessments are carried out onsite, with our experienced assessors, giving you everything you need to successfully complete your level 4 NVQ assessment. Our assessors will observe and review while you work and eventually provide you with the site supervision NVQ in residential development. We then help you through the process of getting your gold CSCS card.
The only way to renew your CSCS card is by having the correct NVQ. Due to new legislation, you can no longer renew your CSCS card from industry accreditation/experience, you have to have the correct assessment credentials (NVQ). 
 
If you are looking to renew a gold CSCS card, then you need either a level 3 NVQ in an advanced craft or a level 4 site supervision NVQ such as this one in residential development. This legislation has been implemented to formally increase the skills and knowledge of construction workers across the UK.
  • 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.
Our Level 4 NVQs are carried out on site so you do not have to miss any work. We are available across the whole of the UK, with professional assessors ready to review and provide you with your NVQ.
 
Our main focus is to help you level up your career without any friction or issues, so if you are ready to become a construction site supervisor, then contact us to begin the process.
NVQs have direct nationally recognised educational equivalences. The Level 4 Site Supervision NVQ is comparable to the first year of a bachelor’s degree or HNC in the UK education system. 
 
Our level 4 NVQ in construction site supervision – residential development, is perfect for those looking to take on a supervisory role, and eventually to becoming a site manager. It is not just a credential but a nationally recognised degree in which you can carry with you across all future employment.

See our NVQ equivalence chart here.

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Get your Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision – Residential Development