Construction Site Supervision Level 3 SVQ

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 3 in Construction Site Supervision (Construction):

Building and Civil Engineering has been designed in partnership with CITB Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector. It is also jointly awarded with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

This qualification covers areas such as maintaining systems for health, safety, welfare and controlling work progress against agreed programmes, maintaining supplies of materials to meet project requirements, implementing communication systems for the project and co-ordinating preparation for site operations.

The SVQ allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise. Candidates should be in a job or placement, where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow them to gather the required evidence.

Course Content;

• Maintain Systems of Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection
• Assess and Recommend Work Methods
• Plan Work Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements
• Co-Ordinate Work Control
• Control Work Progress Against Agreed Programmes
• Allocate and Monitor the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery
• Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationships
• Maintain Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements
• Implement Communication Systems for the Project
• Maintain the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work
• Control Work Against Agreed Quality Standards
• Contribute to Controlling Work Quantities and Costs
• Co-Ordinate Preparation for Site Operations
• Allocate Work and Check People’s Performance

Assessment:

To minimise time learners would need to be away from their work, assessments will be carried out in the workplace.

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to carry out their roles successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.

Course Duration:

7 – Classroom Based Session & 3 – One to One Sessions (Within the workplace)

Obtaining CSR Supervisor Card:

On completion of the Level 3, Construction Site Supervision course candidates can apply for the CSR Site Safety Supervisor Gold Card. To obtain the Gold Card candidates would be required to complete the 4-day Site Safety Supervisor Course and Touch Screen Test. However, candidates currently registered onto the SQA can instead gain a red ‘Experienced Supervisors Card’. The Red card can on completion of the SQA or after 4 years for the training.