Construction NVQs

Workplace-assessed NVQ for construction operatives, mapping directly to the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.

• Typically 3–6 months (portfolio and site visits)
• Workplace evidence gathering
• Experienced construction operatives

• Site health and safety in your discipline
• Producing work to specification
• Communication and teamwork

Workplace-assessed supervisory NVQ, typically leading to a CSCS Gold Supervisor Card.

• Typically 4–8 months (portfolio and site visits)
• Workplace evidence
• Site supervisors

• Planning and organising work
• Managing project resources and workflow
• Health, safety and welfare at supervisor level

Workplace-assessed Level 6 NVQ for site managers, supporting the CSCS Black Manager Card application.

• Typically 12–18 months
• Workplace evidence
• Site managers

• Managing project delivery, cost, quality and programme
• Health, safety, welfare and environment at management level
• Contract, resource and stakeholder management

Workplace-assessed Level 7 NVQ for senior construction professionals — the highest CSCS Black Manager route.

• Typically 12–18 months
• Workplace evidence
• Senior project managers

• Strategic planning and programme management
• Risk, governance and organisational leadership
• Contract strategy and commercial oversight

Workplace-assessed plant NVQ supporting progression from CPCS Red Trained Operator to CPCS Blue Competent Operator.

• Typically 3–6 months
• Workplace evidence
• Plant operators with CPCS Red cards

• Safe operation of your specific plant category
• Pre-use inspection and defect reporting
• Site H&S, exclusion zones and communications

Workplace-assessed Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety — a recognised route to IOSH Tech membership.

• Typically 6–12 months
• Workplace evidence
• Site H&S advisors

• Promoting a positive H&S culture
• Assisting with risk assessment and control
• Investigating incidents and near-misses