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Pathway summary

Construction Management

Framework:
Construction Management
Level:
4/5/6

Higher Apprenticeships are national work-based programmes based on employer need that enable individuals in employment to develop the technical knowledge and competence to perform a defined job role.

The Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management at Levels 4, 5 and 6 will provide progression for higher technicians, professionals and managers in a range of careers in construction and the built environment.

In order to complete a Construction Apprenticeship you must have been employed during the apprenticeship, have evidenced competence in the specified range of vocational skills and have an employed status at the time of completion.

Pathway options and levels

Construction Site Supervision - Level 4

Pathway 1: Supports the job roles of Site Manager, Project Manager and Site Engineer.

Construction Management – Level 5

Pathway 1: Supports the job roles of Building and Surveying Technician, Building Services Engineering Technician and Civil Engineering Technician.

Pathway 2: Supports the job roles of Site Manager and Building Services Engineering Technician.

Construction Site Management - Level 6

Pathway 1:  Supports the job role of Site Management.

Further information

Duration

Level 4: 24 months

Level 5 : 36 months

Level 6: 24 months

Progression routes

Level 4 Routes include:

  • NVQ Level 5 in Construction Site Management 
  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

Level 5: Routes include:

  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Management and Technology

Level 6: Routes include:

  • Opportunities to undertake a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering which would lead to Project Manager, Contracts Manager and ultimately Construction Director

Qualifications

Level 4: NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision

Level 5: Edexcel NVQ Diploma in Construction Management in chosen pathway  

Level 6: NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 4

You must have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform aspects of the job (e.g. working out-doors in all seasonal weather conditions this could also be at height or below ground) for all levels of this apprenticeship.

Level 4:   You much have gained Level 3 qualification as identified in the entry and permitted entry requirements for each pathway or have appropriate prior experience of work in the sectors identified and at least two years site experience.

This qualification is not suitable for younger (pre18+) learners.

You need to be of an employed status and working within a supervisory capacity within the industry to meet the requirement of this pathway.

Level 5

Level 5: You must be of an employed status and working within a management capacity within the industry to meet the requirement of this pathway.

Level 6

Level 6: You need to be of employed status and working within a management capacity within the industry to meet the requirement of this pathway.

The Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management - Level 6 has been specifically designed to provide the opportunity for progression from level 5 such as the Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Operations Management as well as other relevant level 5 qualifications to work-based Honours degree with built in professional recognition.

The programmes are also deigned to provide the specialist pathway routes in Construction Site Management.

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Document revisions

26 November 2021