CITB Approved NVQ
It’s possible to fully fund this qualification, look at the options below
Funding opportunities via the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme are available for both service personnel and service leavers. Those with six years of service experience can receive up to £1,000 per claim instalment, while individuals with eight years of service experience may be eligible for up to £2,000 per claim instalment.
Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:
As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.
Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:
The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:
In the event of a cancellation or deferment, we provide fully transparent terms and conditions.
Our Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) is designed for individuals seeking to transition into supervisory roles within the construction industry. Candidates will evidence essential skills such as team leadership, project planning, resource management, and health and safety compliance, preparing them to oversee and coordinate construction projects effectively. With a focus on communication, problem-solving, and leadership development, successful candidates will be prepared to take on supervisory positions, lead construction teams, and ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Candidates Should Achieve 5 mandatory units, which have a total of 57 credits and a group of optional units. Candidates must complete all 5 mandatory units and any 2 optional units.
A minimum of 2 units must be achieved from this group:
The method of assessment is a one-step journey:
Completing an NVQ doesn’t require you to take traditional exams. Instead, assessment is based around your competency in fulfilling your job role duties to meet occupational standards. Assessors will evaluate you based on the contents of your portfolio. It’s essential to maintain this portfolio with evidence showcasing the tasks, duties, and accomplishments you’ve accomplished in work.
Not sure when your card expires? You can either download the CSCS Smart Check app on App Store or Google Play to check any construction industry card displaying the CSCS logo, or you can use the online card checker.
If you haven’t completed one already, take a look at our Supervision NVQs or talk to the team for guidance on what is available.
All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test (HSE) for Supervisors. You can select this option when booking online or let the team know if you’re booking over the phone.
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for your Gold Supervisor CSCS card is via the CSCS online application service.
An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test and Managers and Professionals (MaPs) test as well as many more.
Completing the HSE tests is a step towards your CSCS card, you will also need your individual course or qualifications depending on which card you want, for example the Green Labourers CSCS card you will have to have completed a Level 1 H&S or CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course and a CITB HS&E Operatives Test to apply for your Green Labourers CSCS card.
View the different coloured cards to view which qualifications and CITB Tests you require or head over to the CSCS Card Finder for a more detailed search.
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