NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

NVQ Level 6 Site Management Qualification Structure

To achieve the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management, you must complete a minimum of 20 units, making it the most unit-heavy site management qualification. Your chosen pathway determines a set of mandatory units and a selection of optional units from which you must complete a minimum number. For the Site Management - Building and Civil Engineering pathway, you must complete at least one unit from the optional group.

For example, the NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management - Building and Civil Engineering pathway includes 19 mandatory units, all of which must be completed. Additionally, you must select at least one optional unit that aligns with your job role, ensuring that the evidence you provide is relevant.

Before starting the assessment, during the screening and assessment planning phase, you will discuss the qualification units and pathway options. Your NVQ assessor will recommend the most suitable pathway for your role.

Site Management NVQ Assessment Process

Usually, it takes 2 assessment sessions to cover the site 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 your package 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 site 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.