Higher Apprenticeship – Construction Site Supervisor – Level 4

Typical job roles associated with this apprenticeship can include Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Construction Site Supervisor. In the case of SME construction companies, the roles are likely to include Site Manager or Site Supervisor. Such roles are associated with the supervision of specialist contractors and workers on construction projects and are based on construction sites with occasional time in offices.

The typical duration for this apprenticeship is three years but this will depend upon the previous experience of the apprentice and the access they have to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.

Successful apprentices will gain a Level 4 HNC qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the apprenticeship standard.

English and Maths at Level 3 will need to be achieved before taking the End-point Assessment and will be included in the Level 4 qualification.

This apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve Technician status or the equivalent with the industry’s recognised professional bodies. The final assessment process for this apprenticeship will typically be partly representative of the review process required for professional registration.

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above), and Science. Your grade should preferably be 6+ (B) for GCSE Maths. Alternatively you need:

• an Intermediate Diploma in the chosen subject to a Merit or Distinction standard, plus GCSE English and Maths (grade 5 or above), with preferably a 6+ (B) grade for GCSE Maths
• a relevant Level 3 qualification, Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• five years relevant work experience together with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above)

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Construction Management

Understand management principles and the project management lifecycle

Planning and Organising Work

Understand the importance of project planning and resourcing and be able to analyse different techniques

Monitor Quality

Able to define the quality required on a finished construction project

Monitor Costs

Understand the importance of cost control on a construction project

SKILLS REQUIRED

Health and Safety

Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours

Sustainability

Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects

Construction Technology

Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects

Project Management

Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers

Planning and Organising Work

Understand the overall plans for projects and measure and record progress against plans

Monitor Quality

Assess and report on quality standards and assist in the commissioning of finished construction projects

Monitor costs

Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget

BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED

Professional Judgement

Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others

Commitment to Code of Ethics

Work within Rules and Regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct for the industry’s recognised professional bodies

Continuing Professional Development

Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs

Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work

Communicate Effectively

Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in a variety of ways including oral and written

Work in Teams

Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non confrontational way

Demonstrate Innovation

Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions

This course will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.

You need safety boots and Personal Protective Equipment, such as a hard hat and overalls, which should be supplied by your employer.

Once the apprentice has satisfied the requirements of the Gateway, an End-point Assessment will take place which will be delivered in the following order:

• Online Test – the Online Test underpins the knowledge required to work as a Construction Site Supervisor so it needs to be completed and passed as the first element of the End-point Assessment process.

• Project – apprentices must pass the Project before taking the Professional Discussion.

• Professional Discussion – ideally, the Professional Discussion should be taken and achieved by the end of Month 5 following the Gateway.

Further Study:

You can advance to a degree programme in your chosen professional area.

Careers

Progression could be into roles such as:

• Construction Site Supervisor
• Construction Site Manager

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk