Ensuring Asbestos Safety in Construction
Among the many hazards construction workers face, asbestos is one of the most dangerous. Asbestos
Among the many hazards construction workers face, asbestos is one of the most dangerous. Asbestos
The construction industry is a dynamic and demanding field that requires skilled and qualified professionals
In work environments, the importance of health and safety cannot be overstated. E-Learning courses are
This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision costs £1,145
+Vat if completed within 12 months. Payment plans are available.
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent work supervisor. This NVQ Level 3 qualification covers how to plan work activities, co-ordinate and organise work, and maintain good health and safety practices in the workplace.
£600 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant. It’s also possible to use the CITB Skills & Training Fund to cover the remaining funding to fully fund this qualification.
Suitability
This work-based qualification is aimed at learners who are working, or want to work, in a range of areas in construction and the built environment. It could lead to employment as a construction supervisor or manager.
Level
An NVQ Level 3 is equivalent to two A Levels.
By their nature, NVQ qualifications are very different to A-Levels as they display your ability to specific work environments and job roles, whereas A-Levels display a more general academic achievement.
Duration
The duration is always lead by the candidate undertaking the qualification. NVQs usually take about 10 weeks.
Progression
On completion of this NVQ, you could consider taking a higher qualification such as the Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision. Your assessor will be delighted to discuss this and any other options with you.
Funding
£600 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant. It's also possible to use the CITB Skills & Training Fund to cover the remaining funding to fully fund this qualification.
This card is available subject to the achievement of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision.
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.
The short answer is no, an SSSTS certificate is not enough to allow you to gain a gold managers CSCS card in the construction industry, or any CSCS card for that matter.
It is however with some sites, a mandatory requirement and a great way to increase your skills and knowledge when it comes to supervising health and safety on construction sites. An SSSTS or SSSTS-Refresher course is one of the best places to start.
Ready to book your CSCS HSE Test? You can now book this simply online and do it at our centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
You can be assured all our assessors are fully qualified, all having worked within the industry for years, acquiring extensive knowledge of the industry.
We work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with the online ePortfolio, enabling you the flexibility to complete the NVQ at a pace to suit you, and your working life.
Whilst this isn’t a new thing, 24-7 access to your ePortfolio means that you can upload evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Coupled with access via mobile phone to capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.
All must be complete
A minimum of 2 units must be achieved:
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: