GQA Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management V2 (CSCS Qualification)
Purpose and Scope
This qualification is designed to:
- Recognise the competence of individuals involved in managing construction contracting operations.
- Provide a flexible structure to suit a wide range of managerial roles across the construction sector.
- Support progression to senior management roles and professional recognition such as MCIOB membership.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must be in a managerial role within construction.
Should have experience in:
- Leading teams
- Managing contracts and operations
- Strategic planning and decision-making
Duration
- Flexible and work based.
- Typically completed over 6–12 months, depending on experience and pace.
Content Overview
The qualification includes:
Mandatory Units (Total 31 Credits):
- Maintain health, safety and welfare systems
- Chair meetings and take decisions
- Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development
- Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
Pathways (Minimum 50 Credits Required):
Candidates choose one pathway based on their role:
- General
- Buying
- Estimating
- Planning
- Surveying
- Site Technical Support
- Design Coordination
Each pathway includes units tailored to specific functions, such as:
- Planning measured surveys
- Establishing property condition
- Evaluating project requirements
- Developing project designs
Delivery Format
- Delivered via on-site assessment and portfolio building.
- No classroom learning required.
- Supported by a qualified assessor.
Assessment
- Competency-based assessment through:
o Observation
o Professional discussion
o Work product evidence
o Witness testimonies
Target Audience
Construction professionals in managerial roles, including:
- Project Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Buyers
- Planners
- Site Managers
- Design Coordinators
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Manage contracting operations effectively.
- Apply health and safety systems.
- Lead meetings and make strategic decisions.
- Develop working relationships and manage teams.
- Specialise in areas such as planning, buying, estimating, or surveying.
Review Cycle
GQA Qualifications reviews this qualification regularly to ensure:
- Alignment with industry standards
- Relevance to current construction practices
- Compliance with CSCS and regulatory frameworks