Purpose and Scope
This qualification is designed to:
- Recognise the skills, knowledge, and competence of individuals involved in site
inspection roles within construction. - Support professionals who monitor quality, safety, and compliance across
construction projects. - Provide a pathway to career progression, including eligibility for the CSCS Gold Card.
Entry Requirements
- No formal academic qualifications required.
- Candidates must be in a role that allows them to demonstrate:
o Site inspection responsibilities
o Competence in monitoring and reporting
Duration
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 790 hours
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): Minimum 410 hours
- Duration varies based on experience and pace, typically 6–12 months.
Content Overview
The qualification includes:
Mandatory Units:
- Monitoring Projects in the Workplace
- Monitoring Health & Safety Systems and Responsibilities
- Preparing Documentation for Handover and Obtaining Project Feedback
- Preparing and Organising Site Inspection Information
- Practicing in a Professional and Ethical Manner
Pathways (Choose one):
- Construction
o Monitoring Dimensional Accuracy
o Inspecting and Reporting on Property Condition
o Optional: Maintenance Planning, Professional Relationships, Customer
Service - Civil Engineering
o Monitoring Dimensional Accuracy
o Monitoring and Recording Tests
o Optional: Engineering Systems, Maintenance Planning, Customer Service - Building Services
o Monitoring Engineering Systems
o Inspecting and Reporting on Property Condition
o Optional: Tests, Maintenance Planning, Professional Relationships
Delivery Format
- Work-based assessment with no classroom requirement.
- Learners build a portfolio of evidence supported by an assessor.
- Flexible scheduling to suit working professionals.
Target Audience
Site inspectors, clerks of works, and professionals responsible for:
- Monitoring construction quality
- Health and safety compliance
- Site documentation and reporting
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Monitor and report on construction activities and site conditions.
- Ensure health and safety compliance.
- Prepare and manage inspection documentation.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence assessed internally and verified externally.
- Methods include:
o Observation
o Professional discussion
o Work product evidence
o Witness testimonies
Review Cycle
Regularly reviewed by GQA Qualifications to ensure:
- Alignment with industry standards
o Relevance to current construction practices
o Compliance with regulatory frameworks