Level 6 NVQ

Construction Site
Management
Handbook

CONTENTS FUNDING 8
ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION 2 BOOKING FORMS 8
E-PORTFOLIO 3 ASSESSMENT BOOKING FORM 9
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE 4 CANDIDATE REGISTRATION FORM 11
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 5 PROGRESSION 13
UNITS 6-7
PAGE 2 ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION
Level 6 NVQ The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction
Contracting Operations Management -General
Construction Site qualification has been developed for achievement
in a real workplace environment which means
Management you need to be employed to undertake this
qualification.
Overview:
This qualification enables you, the learner, to
demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge
and understanding and to demonstrate your
competence in a real workplace environment
so you can work as a specialist in general
construction contracting operations management
within the construction industry.

You will be assessed against a set of performance

and knowledge statements which have been
derived from National Occupational Standards
for your occupational area. You will be assessed
by an occupationally competent and qualified
assessor whose job is to work with you and help
you complete your qualification.

This qualification supports the learner to attain

enabling, fundamental and transferable practical
skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

Benefits of achieving • Nationally recognised and accredited

qualification
your Level 6 NVQ: • Obtain your Black CSCS Manager Card
• Flexible qualification as you can complete in
your own time.
• Help you to gain employment and show
competency
• CITB Grants available
PAGE 3 E-PORTFOLIO
What is a e-portfolio? An e-portfolio is a online portal where the user
creates a portfolio of evidence that can be easily
managed electronically.

The e-portfolio system enables the assessor to

review, communicate and provide feedback to the
learner.

As all the evidence collected is available online

through the e-portfolio, face-to-face visits are very
limited.

How the e-portfolio Upload Evidence from anywhere

Users can access their e-portfolio 24/7, on smart
route can benefit phones, tablets and computers.

you? Quick Feedback

The assessor can view evidence when submitted
and provide feedback straight away.

All evidence available in one place

All evidence is saved in one place, rather than
having evidence stored on multiple devices and
have to remember where its been saved.

Easily communicate with assessor

The e-portfolio system has a built in
communication system that notifies the assessor
when the learner sends a message.
PAGE 4 UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE
What is underpinning Underpinning knowledge is devised of skills and
knowledge that the candidate can demonstrate on
knowledge? a specific subject or task.

How is underpinning Candidates underpinning knowledge is achieved

through the completion of series of questions
knowledge achieved? that have been designed to get a complete
understanding of the candidates skills and
knowledge. The completed question will provide
a clear indication of the candidates skills and
knowledge level within that subject.

Example of an Each question provided is linked to an overall unit

and learning outcome.
underpinning Example Question:
knowledge question: Unit:
Maintain health, safety and welfare system in
construction contracting operations management
Learning Outcome:
Understand how to maintain health, safety and
welfare in the workplace
Question:
Describe what to identify as opportunities for
improvements
PAGE 5 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
What is performance Performance criteria is designed to provide
candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate
criteria? their skills and experience.

How is performance Performance criteria is achieved through

evidence collected and submitted relating to the
criteria achieved? specific criteria.

Types of evidence: •
•
Rams
Toolbox Talks
• Non-Conforming
Products
• Site Meetings • Company Profile
• Briefings • Email
• Quality Plan communications with
• Programme clients/contractors.
• Safety Walkaround • Tender documents
reports • COSHH details
• Emergency plans • Environmental Plans
• Meeting Minutes • HS&E Plans
• Break down for • Traffic Management
commercials Plan
• Plant Sheet • Site Layout
• Labour Sheets • Quality Assurance
• Rescue Plan Checks/Audits
• Induction Records • Plant RAMS e.g. Lift
(Attended or Given) Plan
• Safety Stand Downs • Delivery Schedule
• Construction Phase • Supplier Details/
Plan Communication
• Fire plans
• Drawings/Technical
Specifications
We recommend that learners collect as much evidence they can,
before and throughout their qualification.
PAGE 6 UNITS
Mandatory Units: The learner will learn key practical skills and
knowledge in these mandatory units:
• Maintain health, safety and welfare system
in construction contracting operations
management
• Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area
of responsibility
• Chair meetings and take decisions in
construction contracting operations
management
• Develop and maintain working relationships
and personal development in construction
contracting operations management

Optional Units:
The learner will also learn key sourcing partnerships in construction
practical skills and knowledge in three contracting operation management
of the following optional units: • Obtain tenders and appoint successful
• Plan measured surveys in contractors in construction contracting
construction contracting operations operations management
management • Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders
• Establish the condition of property in in construction contracting operations
construction contracting operations management
management • Evaluate work methods and
• Develop and agree detailed project programme in construction contracting
designs in construction contracting operations management
operations management • Analyse, monitor and optimise
• Specify and control production materials, plant and services in
documents in construction contracting construction contracting operations
operations management management
• Identify, assess and evaluate • Control contract work in construction
project requirements in construction contracting operations management
contracting operations management • Optimise and control contract
• Prepare procurement schedules and progress and costs in construction
programmes of works in construction contracting operations management
contracting operations management • Prepare and agree contract accounts
• Implement strategic and integrated and entitlement in construction
supply chain management and contracting operations management
PAGE 7 UNITS
Chair meetings Unit Aim:
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills,
and take decisions knowledge and understanding required to confirm
competence in Chair meetings and take decisions
in construction in construction contracting operations management
within the relevant sector of industry
contracting operations To view the full unit specification please click here
management

Plan, allocate and Unit Aim:

The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills,
monitor work in own knowledge and understanding required to confirm
competence in plan, allocate and monitor work in
area of responsibility own area of responsibility within the relevant sector
of industry.

To view the full unit specification please click here

Maintain health, Unit Aim:

The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills,
safety and welfare knowledge and understanding required to confirm
competence in Maintain health, safety and welfare
system in construction system in construction contracting operations
management within the relevant sector of industry.
contracting operations To view the full unit specification please click here
management
Develop and Unit Aim:
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills,
maintain working knowledge and understanding required to confirm
competence in Develop and maintain working
relationships and relationships and personal development in
construction contracting operations management
personal development within the relevant sector of industry.

in construction To view the full unit specification please click here

contracting operations
management
PAGE 8 FUNDING

What grants available CITB offer a £600 grant towards all qualifications
for those that are CITB registered levy payers, the
? grant will be accessible once the candidate has
completed the qualification.

BOOKING FORMS
To complete your booking for the Level 6 NVQ
please complete the following forms, that can be
found and completed below.
• Assessment Booking Form

• Candidate Information Form

Once you have completed the forms please

email them to [email protected] and we will
contact you to discuss your booking further.

Alternatively call 0115 985 2455 or email us for

more information and prices.
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ASSESSMENT BOOKING FORM

Section 1- Assessment Booking Information

Please Reserve Places on the following course at £1800 + VAT Per Person
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management - General
Assessment

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INVOICES
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Please confirm by fax that these terms are acceptable. Should you require any further
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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INSURANCE
Whilst your operative is attending our premises and carrying out either classroom or
practical based assessments and/or training they will be covered by your own public and
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PAGE 13 PROGRESSION

Level 6 complete,on to

L EV E L 7
What the next level Once you’ve completed your level 6 Construction
management qualification, did you know that you
qualification? can now progress to the Level 7 NVQ Diploma
Construction Senior Management.

Who is the The qualification is designed to provide learners

with the opportunity to develop their technical
qualification aimed skills, role-related knowledge and understanding,
and behaviours required to work in a wide
at? range of construction senior management roles,
including:
• Senior construction manager
• Production manager
• Commercial manager
• Operations director of a small company
• Property and facilities manager
• Specialist construction manager.

For more information about the NVQ Level 7 Qualification please visit
www.tacltd.org.uk