Course Description
The NVQ Level 6 in Construction is a high-level, work-based qualification tailored for experienced professionals managing construction sites, overseeing teams, and making strategic decisions. It validates your ability to plan, coordinate, and ensure safety in complex construction projects, with no written exams or classroom sessions.
Who Is It For?
- Site managers and project leads who direct daily operations
- Health and safety managers responsible for compliance and risk control
- Senior supervisors transitioning into formal management roles
- Professionals seeking recognition through the Black
- CSCS Manager Card or Chartered Membership (MCIOB)
- Workers seeking progression to NVQ Level 7 or management roles
- Workers aiming to improve job security and career prospects
- Employers looking to certify their team’s competence
- Must be 18+ years to be eligible
What Will You Achieve?
- Eligibility for the Black CSCS Card, recognised across
- UK construction sites
- Formal certification of your trade competence
- Increased employability and access to better job opportunities
- Compliance with health and safety standards
- A pathway to NVQ Level 7 and senior managerial roles
- A pathway to Chartered Membership with the CIOB
Ready to Get Qualified?
We offer full support from registration to certification, including:
- Free initial consultation
- Fully online programme
- Quick registration
- Budget-friendly with payment plans
- Flexible assessment schedules
- One-on-one assessor guidance
- Guidance on CSCS card application
Common NVQ Level 6 Trades
We provide NVQ Level 6 qualifications across a wide range of construction disciplines. If you don’t find your trade listed, contact us for more details.
- NVQ Level 6 in CSM – Building & Civil Engineering
- NVQ Level 6 in CSM – Residential Development
- NVQ Level 6 in CSM – Traditional and Heritage Building
- NVQ Level 6 in Senior Site Inspection
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
- NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Your NVQ Level 6 Journey
- NVQ Registration
- Online Portfolio Completion
- Flexible Assessment Plans
- One-on-One Assessor Guidance & Support
Certifications
Assessment Process
The NVQ Level 6 is assessed through:
- Structured remote observations by qualified assessors
Professional discussions to evaluate decision-making and leadership - A comprehensive portfolio of evidence (RAMS, toolbox talks, site diaries, safety reports)
- Witness testimonies from supervisors or employers
Workplace Evidence Examples
- Safety briefings
- Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Technical drawings
- Toolbox talks
- Job records
- Material requisitions
- Site inspection reports
- Photo and video documentation
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
An NVQ is a proficiency-based certification that acknowledges an individual's expertise, practical knowledge, and hands-on experience gained in the workplace. Tailored for seasoned professionals without formal credentials, it offers official validation of their competencies, ensuring they perform their duties safely, effectively, and in compliance with industry regulations.
No, NVQs do not include formal exams. The only required test is the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment assessment for the CSCS card application.
No, you could progress from no formal credentials to attaining a Level 7 NVQ, the highest competency-based qualification in construction. Success is determined by demonstrating the necessary skills, experience, and ability to perform at the required level within the industry.
During your NVQ completion, you will be eligible to apply for the Red Technical Supervision/Management Card. Upon successful completion of your NVQ, you may qualify for a Black CSCS Card and access to MCIOB.
Course Includes
- Price £1450 + VAT
- Assessor Qualified NVQ Assessors
- Duration Flexible (Typically 8-10 Weeks)
- Assessment Work-Based (No Exams)
- Support One-on-One Guidance
- Language English
- Certification NVQ Level 6 & Black CSCS Card Eligibility