Pearson Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

The Pearson Edexcel Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is for
learners who work in a senior management role in the construction sector in the UK.
The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:

• develop the technical skills, role-related knowledge and understanding, and
  behaviours required to work in a wide range of construction senior management
  roles, including construction manager, construction supervisor, production
  manager, commercial manager, operations director of a small company, property
  and facilities manager and specialist construction manager. These skills and
  knowledge are also applicable to construction project manager roles
• demonstrate competence in the relevant job roles
• have existing skills recognised
• achieve a nationally-recognised Level 7 qualification.

The NVQ is assessed in the workplace and you do not need to attend any classes to complete this qualification.

If you or your company are a CITB Levy payer then a grant is available on completion of this course, the grant is currently £1500, check out the CITB website for further information.

Pearson Edexcel Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

Hard copy certificate - Included

Your Assessor will go through all the units with you and will complete an Assessment Plan detailing the evidence required to complete each unit, evidence will include observations in the workplace, workplace records, emails, meeting minutes, witness statements and professional discussion completed via Zoom, the optional units will be discussed and decided upon dependent on your job role.

The course duration is identified as 12 months but you can complete this qualification sooner if you provide all the evidence required, learners have completed in as little as six months, the time scale can be arranged to suit your needs.

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Manage Project Processes in Construction Management

Unit 2: Manage Teams in Construction Management

Unit 3: Provide Advice, Judgement and Services Ethically in Construction Management

Unit 4: Develop Self and Others in Construction Management

Unit 5: Control Projects in Construction Management

Unit 6: Plan a Construction Organisation’s Workforce

Optional Units

Unit 7: Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme in Construction Management

Unit 8: Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes in Construction Management

Unit 9: Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments in Construction Management

Unit 10: Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project

Unit 11: Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management

Unit 12: Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems in Construction Management

Unit 13: Manage Tendering Processes in Construction Management

Unit 14: Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction

Management

Unit 15: Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed in Construction Management

Unit 16: Control Budgets and Contract Payment Entitlement in Construction Management

Unit 17: Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management

Unit 18: Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management

Unit 19: Manage the Handover of a Construction Project

Learners must be living and working in the UK.

The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:
● develop the technical skills, role-related knowledge and understanding, and
behaviours required to work in a wide range of construction senior management
roles, including construction manager, construction supervisor, production
manager, commercial manager, operations director of a small company, property
and facilities manager and specialist construction manager. These skills and
knowledge are also applicable to construction project manager roles
● demonstrate competence in the relevant job roles
● have existing skills recognised

Must be working in the Construction Industry at Senior Management level in the UK to complete the course.

There are no specific qualifications that offer direct progression above this level, though learners could embark on postgraduate degrees in disciplines such as construction management, design or civil engineering, if they have work experience in these areas. Additionally, learners may use the qualification to achieve professional membership and can apply for a CSCS Black Card