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Delivering training services for the Built Environment and Utility sectors since 2004, we operate from our purpose-built training facilities and regional offices located in Southeast London, the East Midlands and West Yorkshire, with the use of over 100 training centres nationwide.
Introduction
General construction covers the broadest spectrum within our sector. Operatives are involved in a range of practical tasks on site, working on projects from start to completion, including preparatory work pre-build and manual work whilst a project is in progress. Operational management within the general contracting area of construction requires adaptability, flexibility and the ability to cope with multiple disciplines at any one time.
This Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management - General qualification enables delegates to demonstrate and recognise skills, knowledge and understanding and demonstrate competence in a real workplace environment.
The qualification prepares people for work in a managerial capacity focusing on General Construction Works.
Course Outline
We assess delegates against performance and knowledge statements derived from National Occupational Standards - the Recommended Qualification Structure for Construction Contracting Operations Management Level 6.
While producing a portfolio of evidence, delegates will show how they have met each unit's performance and knowledge criteria required within the qualification, as directed by their assessor.
To pass this qualification, delegates must successfully complete and achieve all four Mandatory Units and four Optional units.
Course Programme
Delegates taking this Level 6 General NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations Management will cover knowledge, skills and practices to learn the fundamentals of construction.
The course content includes:
Mandatory Units - must achieve all four
- Planning, allocating and monitoring work in their own area of responsibility
- Maintaining health, safety and welfare systems in construction contracting operations management
- Developing and maintaining working relationships and personal development
- Chairing meetings and making decisions in construction contracting operations management
Optional Units - must achieve three
- Specifying and controlling production documents in construction contracting operations management
- Preparing procurement schedules and programmes of works
- Preparing and agreeing contract accounts and entitlement
- Planning measured surveys
- Optimising and controlling contract progress and costs
- Obtaining tenders and appointing successful contractors
- Implementing strategic and integrated supply chain management and sourcing partnerships
- Identifying, assessing and evaluating project requirements
- Evaluating work methods and programmes
- Evaluating enquiries and submitting tenders
- Establishing the condition of property
- Developing and agreeing detailed project designs
- Controlling contract work
- Analysing, monitoring and optimising materials, plant and services
On Completion
Upon successfully completing this qualification, delegates will have the skills, knowledge, understanding, and competence to progress to a higher-level qualification in the same or similar occupational area. They can also take employment as a Manager within the Construction Contracting Operations sector.
In general terms, the construction industry will accept this qualification on its own as entry to a job role.
Finally, as a result of completing the NVQ Level 6 Construction Operations Management General Diploma, delegates can apply for the CSCS Black Card.
Who Should Attend?
Any person or employee who works within or is entering into management within General Construction Works who needs to obtain a Black CSCS card and a nationally recognised qualification in this occupation.
Course Duration
Time taken to complete this course depends on delegate's experience and circumstances. We advise between nine and twelve months from induction to complete this and most other Level 6 NVQs.
Why Citrus?
Quality and the customer experience are paramount to us here at Citrus. We provide exemplary service to our clients and produce excellent results from our delegates. As a result, we are the leading UK-based provider of health, safety, and technical training and assessment services to the Built Environment and Utility sectors, proudly working with 85 of the country’s top 100 building services companies to provide courses nationwide.
Take an NVQ with Citrus Training, and delegates are allocated a dedicated Assessor whose role is to communicate with and support delegates throughout their NVQ. They do this through a mixture of face-to-face meetings, online meetings and e-mail communications.
Our assessors are fully qualified and occupationally experienced from construction backgrounds to deliver Supervisory or Management NVQ qualifications within Construction. They travel nationwide to provide the necessary support for Supervisory or Management NVQ qualifications. Working closely with our in-house support teams, among the largest in the UK, we provide a tailored mix of training, consultancy, and technical services. The result is comprehensive, high-quality training leaving delegates confident to do their job and our business customers satisfied with an excellent customer experience.
Things You Need to Know
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management - General qualification is designed to occur in a real workplace environment, which means delegates must be employed to take this qualification.
Before joining the course, delegates must ensure they can gather the necessary evidence to meet all performance requirements set out in the standards.
Once the candidate has completed their NVQ and obtained their CSCS Black Card, their CSCS card is valid for five years. It can be renewed by a Construction Skills Manager with a touch screen Health and Safety test, revalidating it for another five years.
A CITB grant is available for companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Enquire to learn more about funding options.
Popular FAQ's
CITB registered companies can claim a £1500 grant on successful completion of a Management NVQ.
Some NVQs can be completed as part of our apprenticeship programme, which can offer a fully funded NVQ, subject to eligibility.
We offer NVQ in plant and lifting operations. We also offer supervisory and management NVQs.
Yes, NVQ in plant and lifting operations can lead to a CPCS or NPORS blue card. Level 3-4 supervisory NVQs can lead to a gold supervisors CSCS card and level 5-7 management NVQs can lead to a black manager’s CSCS card.
No, in order to complete an NVQs you must be working in the appropriate role. Evidence must be gathered for the NVQ portfolio, which will not be possible unless you’re are actively doing the relevant job. Once registered for an NVQ, you can apply for a red trainee supervisor’s/manager’s card which will allow you to carry out supervisory/managerial duties on site with s valid CSCS card.
Please contact one of the team. They will send over a quote along with our NVQ sign-up form for you to complete and return for each candidate you want to enrol.
We require a 50% initial payment, which is non-refundable and the remaining 50% is paid on completion.
NVQs can take between 6 to 18 month, depending on the NVQ you take. This can take longer if being completed as part of an apprenticeship. The assessor will arrange visits with you as needed until your portfolio is complete.
Once we have received your signed NVQ contract and initial payment, you will be allocated an assessor who will be in touch with you/your line manager to arrange your initial visit. This initial contact can take up to 6-8 weeks and subsequent visits will be arranged as needed.
Yes, please contact the team for details of a volume discount. We can also use a classroom delivery model for some NVQs, which can offer even further savings.
NVQs are a lifetime award, so the certificate will not expire. To renew your CSCS card, you just need to retake the appropriate Health and Safety Touch Screen Test.
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