Level 6
A work-based qualification for experienced construction managers who already manage site activities, people, programme, quality and safety.
Starting price
From £1,350
We confirm the cost once we understand your role and the qualification you need.
Experienced construction managers who are already managing site activities, people, programme, quality, safety and project delivery.
Working at a more strategic level? See Level 7 Construction Senior Management. Supervising rather than managing? See Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision.
Units vary by pathway, so not every candidate completes the same units. Typical areas of competence include:
Managing health, safety and welfare
Allocating work and checking performance
Selecting work methods
Monitoring project activities
Managing quality
Controlling progress against programme
Developing working relationships
Managing personal development
Management activity specific to your pathway
Not sure if this is the right NVQ for your role?
Tell us what you do and we can help identify the most suitable qualification.
Assessment is based on evidence from the sites and projects you manage, rather than classroom study.
We talk through your role and experience to confirm this is the right qualification.
Once you decide to go ahead, we register you and explain what evidence is needed.
You gather evidence from normal work activity, with observation or professional discussion where applicable.
Your portfolio is assessed and then checked through internal quality assurance.
Read more about how NVQ assessment works.
Evidence depends on the qualification and your role. It may include:
The qualification includes the following pathways. Choose the one that matches the type of work you manage.
CSCS Manager card requirements can accept relevant Construction Management or Technical NVQs or SVQs at Level 4, 5, 6 or 7. For the Level 6 Construction Site Management qualification, CSCS lists these occupations and pathways:
Applicants must also meet the current CSCS requirements, including the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment test. Completing the NVQ does not automatically award a card.
Card schemes update their requirements from time to time, so always check the current rules for your occupation before applying.
Empire Assessments is based in Essex and supports suitable candidates across Essex, London, the South East and further afield. Because assessment is built around your workplace, we can also support suitable candidates elsewhere in the UK and overseas.
Have a question about your situation? Send us an enquiry and we will talk it through.
Experienced construction managers who already manage site activities, people, programme, quality, safety and project delivery, and want that competence formally recognised.
Choose the pathway that matches the work you manage: Building and Civil Engineering, Highways and Maintenance Repair, Residential Development, Conservation or Demolition. If you are working towards a CSCS card, the pathway should also match the occupation on your card application. If you are unsure, tell us about your projects and we will help you decide.
Yes. It is designed for people already working as site or construction managers, with evidence drawn from the projects you manage.
No. The NVQ is work-based, so you are assessed on the work you already carry out rather than attending classroom study.
It can, where the pathway matches your occupation. CSCS lists this qualification for several site manager occupations: for example, the Building and Civil Engineering pathway for Building Site Manager and Civil Engineering Site Manager. You must also meet the current CSCS requirements, including the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment test. The card is not awarded automatically.
Tell us about your role and experience and we will confirm whether this is the right qualification for you.
