Level 5 SVQ in Construction Site Management

The Level 5 qualification is intended for Construction Site Managers who are responsible for allocating work, achieving results within strict timelines and ensuring health and safety policy is followed on numerous sites. On completion, successful candidates can attain the Black CSCS card, (Senior Manager level card). This qualification meets the revised CDM regulations and enables candidates to work at a pace that suits them through work based assessment. There are no formal entry qualifications required.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

  • Manage Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Factors
  • Manage Project Risks, Opportunities, Systems and Teams
  • Control Projects
  • Manage Teams and Individuals
  • Enhance Working Relationships and Develop Self

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

  • Manage Factors Affecting Project Feasibility
  • Manage Project Designs
  • Establish and Implement Project Partnering
  • Manage Invited Tenders
  • Manage and Submit Tenders
  • Prepare and Agree Contracts
  • Manage Financial Expenditure and Recovery
  • Manage Disputes
  • Manage Project Handover and Evaluate Feedback
  • Manage Organisational Development
  • Manage Finance for the Business

Funding may be available for these qualifications through the Modern Apprenticeship Programme (Scotland). Please enquire for further details.

Civil Engineer on a construction site