Level 6 NVQ Diploma In Construction Site Management .

Centre RequirementsCentres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved pleasecomplete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.StaffStaff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationallycompetent.Assessors/Internal Quality AssuranceFor each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor andone internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specificoccupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-basedunits or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifierqualifications, such as: Award in Assessing Competence in the Work EnvironmentAward in Assessing Vocationally Related AchievementCertificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementAward in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and PracticesCertificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes andPracticesSupport for CandidatesMaterials produced by centres to support candidates should: enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learningoutcomes and assessment criteria;provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff toauthenticate evidenceLinks to National Standards / NOS mappingNational Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or StandardSetting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed toundertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS related to Construction SiteManagement developed by CITB.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)10

AssessmentThis qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level ofcompetence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’sskill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.The qualification must be assessed in line with the Construction Sector QualificationsStrategy and must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualifiedassessor.Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates theirachievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.Evidence can include:-observation report by assessorassignments/projects/reportsprofessional discussionwitness testimonycandidate productworksheetsrecord of oral and written questioningRecognition of Prior LearningLearning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able todo. Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learningoutcome has been achieved.Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 13.Internal Quality AssuranceAn internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centresare made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fairassessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.Adjustments to AssessmentAdjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs ofcandidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy setsout the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and specialconsiderations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of thepolicy.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)11

Results Enquiries and AppealsAll enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, withreference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.CertificationCandidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded: A certificate listing all units achieved, andA certificate giving the full qualification title ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction)Claiming certificatesCentres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual andwho have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will beissued to the centre for successful candidates.Unit certificatesIf a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre mayclaim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.Replacement certificatesIf a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim hasbeen authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacementcertificates.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)12

Learning Outcomes and Assessment CriteriaUnit M/503/2915Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational WorkingRelationships in the WorkplaceLearning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:11.1Give appropriate advice and information torelevant people about the occupationalwork activities and/or associatedoccupations involved.1.2Apply the principles of equality anddiversity by considering the needs ofindividuals when working andcommunicating with others.1.3Explain the methods and techniques usedand personal attributes required toencourage and maintain workingrelationships that promote goodwill andtrust with relevant people.1.4Explain the principles of equality anddiversity and how to apply them whenworking and communicating with others.2.1Communicate on the following workactivity information to relevant peoplefollowing organisational procedures:2Develop, maintain and encourageworking relationships to promotegood will and trust.Inform relevant people about workactivities in an appropriate level ofdetail, with the appropriate level ofurgency.– appropriate timescales– health and safety requirements– co-ordination of work procedures.2.2Explain the different methods andtechniques used to inform relevant peopleabout work activities.2.3Explain the effects of not informingrelevant people with the expected level ofurgency.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)13

Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:2.4Explain the different types of work activityrelated information and to what level ofdetail the following people would expectto receive:– colleagues– employers– customers– contractors– suppliers of products and services– other people affected by thework/project.3Offer advice and help to relevantpeople about work activities andencourage questions/requests forclarification and comments.3.1Give appropriate advice and information torelevant people about the differentmethods of carrying out occupational workactivities to achieve the required outcome.3.2Explain the techniques of encouragingquestions and/or requests for clarificationand comments.3.3Explain the different ways of offeringadvice and help to different people aboutwork activities, in relation to:– progress– results– achievements– occupational problems– occupational opportunities– health and safety requirements– co-ordinated work.4Clarify proposals with relevant peopleand discuss alternative suggestions.4.1Engage regular discussions with relevantpeople about the occupational workactivity and/or other occupations involved.4.2Explain the methods of clarifyingalternative proposals with relevant people.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)14

Learning Outcome - The learner will:5Resolve differences of opinion inways that minimise offence andmaintain goodwill, trust and respect.Assessment Criterion - The learner can:4.3Explain the methods of suggestingalternative proposals.5.1Examine and agree the work activities thatsatisfy all people involved and will meetthe required outcome of the proposedmethod of work.5.2Explain the methods and techniques usedto resolve differences of opinion in wayswhich minimise offence and maintaingoodwill, trust and respect.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)15

Unit D/600/7552Allocating Work and Checking People’s Performance in theWorkplaceLearning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:11.1Identify and evaluate the priorities andcritical activities in programmes oroperations and schedules, and devise aplan on how the work will beundertaken.1.2Explain how to identify priorities andcritical activities.1.3Explain methods of confirmingprogrammes or operations andschedules.1.4Describe how the planning of work canbe undertaken.2.1Evaluate and assign work to teammembers and carry out briefings takinginto account their:– skills– knowledge– experience– workload.2.2Describe how to allocate work fairly toteam members whilst taking intoaccount their current circumstances.2.3Explain the methods and techniques onbriefing team members about quality ofstandards or levels expected.3.1Carry out checks on the progress andquality of work being undertakenagainst programmes or operations andschedules.3.2Carry out checks on the quality of workbeing undertaken against qualitystandards.23Confirm the programme or operationsand schedules, identify priorities andcritical activities, and plan how the workwill be undertaken.Allocate work to team members, takinginto account their currentcircumstances, and brief them on thequality standards or level expected.Monitor the progress and quality of thework and provide prompt andconstructive feedback.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)16

Learning Outcome - The learner will:456Motivate team members to completethe work they have been allocated andprovide, where requested and possible,any additional support and/or resources.Identify unacceptable or poorperformance, discuss the cause(s) andagree ways of improving performancewith team members.Recognise successful completion ofsignificant pieces of work or workactivities by team/team members, andadvise responsible people.Assessment Criterion - The learner can:3.3Explain methods of checking theprogress of work against programmesor operations, schedules and the workagainst quality standards.3.4Provide feedback to team members onthe progress of work and standards ofquality.4.1Review and supply additional supportand/or resources where requested byteam members.4.2Explain the different ways of motivatingteam members to complete theallocated work.4.3Explain ways of providing additionalsupport to team members and ways ofgetting feedback on additional supportfrom team members.5.1Evaluate poor or unacceptableperformance for given work activities.5.2Implement methods that can improveperformance of team members.5.3Describe the various methods ofidentifying poor or unacceptableperformance.5.4Explain ways of discussing the causes ofpoor performance with team membersand how to get agreement on ways ofimproving performance.6.1Demonstrate ways of recognisingsuccess and praising team members onsuccessful completion of work.6.2Advise responsible people on successfulcompletion of work.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)17

Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:6.3Describe ways of recognisingcompletion of significant pieces of workor work activities.6.4Explain effective methods of advisingresponsible people of the team/teammember's successes.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)18

Unit J/600/7318Establishing, Implementing and Maintaining Systems for ManagingHealth, Safety and Welfare in the WorkplaceLearning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:11.1Develop initiatives which encourage ahealth, safety, welfare culture andconsideration for the environment.1.2Examine and analyse current systems,procedures and facilities used or suppliedfor health, safety and welfare.1.3Facilitate improvement methods tohealth, safety and welfare systems,procedures and/or facilities.1.4Explain ways that the culture of health,safety and welfare can be promoted andencouraged.1.5Explain how opportunities to improvehealth, safety and welfare could beidentified and how appropriaterecommendations can be made.1.6Outline who the promotion of a health,safety and welfare culture should beaimed at.2.1Evaluate health, safety and welfarerequirements of projects and determinenumber and types of people needed tocomply with current legislation.2.2Assign health, safety and/or welfareresponsibilities to selected people.2.3Carry out regular induction briefings toinform those responsible of theirdesignated duties.2.4Describe how, and to whom health, safetyand welfare responsibilities should beallocated.2Encourage a culture of health, safetyand welfare on site, and identify andimplement improvements.Allocate health, safety and welfareresponsibilities which comply withcurrent legislation and ensure siteinductions consistently inform peopleof those responsibilities.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)19

Learning Outcome - The learner will:34Ensure accurate and appropriatenotices and hazard warnings thatconform to current legislation aremaintained.Ensure health, safety and welfareequipment and resources areavailable and sufficient to meetcurrent legislation.Assessment Criterion - The learner can:2.5Explain methods and techniques ofconducting site inductions and list typicalsubject areas that should be covered.2.6Explain how and why site inductions canconsistently inform people of theirresponsibilities.3.1Identify which legislation, regulations,codes of practice and official guidanceapplies to relevant work areas andactivities to determine types and locationsof notices and hazard warnings.3.2Carry out regular inspections of relevantareas of work to confirm that placednotices and warnings are accurate and inthe correct locations.3.3List the types of notices and hazardwarnings that apply to relevant work areasand explain how to ensure that theycomply with current legislation.3.4Explain ways that accurate andappropriate notices and hazard warningsfor the workforce, visitors and the publiccan be maintained.3.5Give reasons why accurate andappropriate notices should be relevant,correctly placed and maintained, andexplain possible consequences should theynot be.4.1Identify required health, safety andwelfare equipment for given work areas.4.2Specify health, safety and welfareequipment and resources for workactivities that meet the project,organisational and statutoryrequirements.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)20

Learning Outcome - The learner will:5Implement systems which meetcurrent legislation requirements toidentify hazards, reduce risks andmaintain the health, safety andwelfare of people.Assessment Criterion - The learner can:4.3Implement maintenance procedures forhealth, safety and welfare protectionequipment and resources.4.4Describe the types of health, safety andwelfare equipment and resources thatwould be needed for relevant workactivities.4.5Explain ways of ensuring that health,safety and welfare equipment andresources are available and sufficient forthe project.4.6Explain how to ensure that health, safetyand welfare equipment and resourcescomply with current legislation.5.1Devise and/or apply systems to given workareas that allows hazard identification,assessment of risks and adoption ofrelevant control methods.5.2Devise and/or apply systems to given workareas that identify breaches in health,safety and welfare requirements.5.3Devise and/or apply systems to given workareas that are able to allow for thereporting of accidents, emergencies andnear misses.5.4Explain how systems which meet currentlegislation requirements for identifyingand reducing hazards should beimplemented.5.5Explain methods that can be used toimplement systems that can report andrecord accidents, emergencies and nearmisses.5.6Explain ways of maintaining the welfare ofpeople in accordance with currentlegislation requirements.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)21

Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:66.1Evaluate given work areas and identify anyhazards that can affect the workplace andsurrounding areas.6.2Determine the significance of identifiedhazards within the workplace.6.3Explain relevant methods that can ensurehazards are fully identified.6.4Describe methods and techniques thatallow further information about hazards tobe obtained.6.5Explain the methods and factors thatdetermine the significance of hazards.7.1Apply the following principles ofprevention to identified significanthazards:– elimination– control at source– management– cumulative protection– personal protective equipment.7.2Identify and analyse any residual risk orrisks and apply additional controlmeasures as appropriate.7.3Inform appropriate people about requiredhazard controls and an remaining risksusing various formats.7.4Describe methods that allow residual risksto be identified.7.5Explain ways of applying the principles ofprevention to identified relevant andsignificant hazards.7.6Explain how risks can be reduced and waysthat information can be provided toappropriate people.7Ensure hazards are identified andobtain information on theirsignificance.Ensure the significant hazards areassessed to identify the residual risks,apply the principles of prevention toreduce the risks and provideinformation to appropriate people.ProQual, November 2017Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction)22

Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:88.1Ensure that regular checks are carried outon health, safety and welfare systems.8.2Analyse and record special site conditionsand situations which do not comply withregulations.8.3Apply relevant measures which willprevent reoccurrence of breaches to therequirements of health, safety andwelfare.8.4Explain methods and/or procedures usedto reg

Level 6 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management (Construction) 4 Qualification Structure Candidates must complete ALL of the Mandatory units, plus the Mandatory/Optional requirements from one of the Pathways: Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering Pathway 2: Highways and Maintenance Repair Pathway 3: Residential Development