Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management

NVQ Information

The Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is for learners who work in, or who want to work in, a senior management role in the construction sector. 

The qualification gives learners the opportunity to: 

  • develop the technical skills, role-related knowledge and understanding, and behaviours required to work in a wide range of construction senior management roles, including construction manager, construction supervisor, production manager, commercial manager, operations director of a small company, property and facilities manager and specialist construction manager. These skills and knowledge are also applicable to construction project manager roles.
  • demonstrate competence in the relevant job roles.
  • have existing skills recognised.
  • achieve a nationally-recognised Level 7 qualification. 


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On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CITB HS&E test you will be able to apply for the CSCS Managers Card.

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L7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

Minimum Credit Value: 169

Reference: 603/7254/0

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 169 credits need to be attained. This comprises of 107 credits from the Mandatory Group, plus  62 credits from the Optional Group.

Mandatory Units

Credit Value: 107

Units Required: 6

Manage Project Processes in Construction Management
Credits:29
Level:7
Manage Teams in Construction Management
Credits:16
Level:7
Provide Advice, Judgement and Services Ethically in Construction Management
Credits:19
Level:7
Develop Self and Others in Construction Management
Credits:11
Level:6
Control Projects in Construction Management
Credits:23
Level:7
Plan a Construction Organisation’s Workforce
Credits:9
Level:7

Optional Units

Credit Value: 62

Units Required: 5

Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme in Construction Management
Credits:24
Level:7
Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes in Construction Management
Credits:22
Level:7
Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments in Construction Management
Credits:20
Level:7
Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project
Credits:17
Level:6
Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management
Credits:18
Level:7
Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems in Construction Management
Credits:12
Level:7
Manage Tendering Processes in Construction Management
Credits:19
Level:6
Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction Management
Credits:16
Level:7
Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed in Construction Management
Credits:18
Level:7
Control Budgets and Contract Payment Entitlement in Construction Management
Credits:11
Level:7
Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management
Credits:18
Level:7
Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management
Credits:13
Level:7
Manage the Handover of a Construction Project
Credits:10
Level:6

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