NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management

NVQ Level 6 Construction Management Qualification Structure

To achieve the NVQ Level 6 Construction Management (officially titled: NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management), you are required to complete all mandatory units as well as the minimum required number of units from the optional group. The total number of units in the optional group will be determined by the chosen pathway of construction management qualification.

For instance, below is a list of mandatory and optional units that comprise the NVQ Level 6 Construction Management - General pathway. It includes 4 mandatory units that must be completed. Additionally, there are 14 optional units, from which you must choose and complete at least 3 units that best suit your job role. This ensures that the evidence you provide for the assessment criteria in the optional group is relevant to the chosen optional units.

Before starting the assessment, during the screening and assessment planning phase, you will have the opportunity to discuss the qualification units and pathway options. Your NVQ assessor will determine and recommend the most suitable option for you.

How It Works?

Usually, it takes 2 assessment sessions to cover the construction management assessment criteria. Depending on the quality of evidence we receive from you and your personal circumstances, these sessions may involve a site visit.

Although the assessment process can vary depending on the route you've selected at the time of your booking (for options, see the booking form), we can outline typical steps you can expect during your assessment. However, given the dynamic nature of our industry, we always strive to adapt the process to suit your individual situation.

For simplicity, let’s break down the process of a typical construction management assessment into six chronological steps.

Step 1: Introduction

You will receive an instructional email as startup guidance, which will include a list of product evidence examples and suggestions for effective collaboration methods with your assessor. This will help you identify the evidence you need to compile for your assessment portfolio.

Step 2: Welcome Call

You will arrange an induction call (usually a video call) to discuss the assessment requirements, your work, and the product evidence from your current or previous jobs. During this call, you'll agree on the next steps and gain a clear understanding of what you need to do to prepare for the first assessment session. The assessor will also email you any required course materials.

Step 3: Compile Evidence

Based on the guidance and advice provided by the assessor, you will start compiling evidence (if not already available) for the first assessment session.

Step 4: The Assessment

Once you have gathered sufficient evidence for the first session, you will arrange a video call to discuss all the files and explain your work process and methods. The first session is generally designed to cover around 50% of the assessment criteria.

Step 5: Assessment Progress

Following the first session, the assessor will review all the evidence and conduct a gap analysis to identify the remaining criteria. You will receive feedback on the necessary steps to address these criteria. Once you have gathered the additional evidence, you can arrange your next session, which may involve an onsite visit or a video call based on the evidence quality and your circumstances.

Step 6: Completion

During this session, our goal is to address all the remaining criteria to complete your assessment. In most cases, this marks the final session. Once we have covered 100% of the assessment criteria, we will compile and finalize your portfolio. Then, we will proceed to claim your NVQ achievement from the Awarding Body.