Construction Site Supervisor

The Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship is designed to equip individuals for vital supervisory positions within the construction industry. This apprenticeship program encompasses a wide array of subjects, ranging from construction planning, site safety, quality control, and project management to resource allocation and effective communication.

Upon successfully completing this apprenticeship, apprentices will possess an understanding of the construction sector, preparing them to lead teams in various settings, including housing developments, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure projects.

In their roles as Construction Site Supervisors, they will ensure the safety, timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality completion of construction projects. Their expertise will prove invaluable in promoting efficiency and productivity on the construction site, while simultaneously ensuring strict adherence to environmental regulations and health and safety standards associated with construction projects. With a focus on the environmental impact of construction and a keen eye for the quality of works, these apprentices are set to meet all required standards effectively.

To qualify for this apprenticeship program, candidates should have relevant experience in the built environment and a desire to pursue full-time construction site management roles. They will be trained to work as Assistant Site Managers, Construction Managers, or Site Supervisors, responsible for the supervision of specialist contractors.

This course is suitable for current or aspiring Construction Site Supervisors. This course will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to construct a well-managed project.

Entry Requirements

Down to the discretion of individual employers but typically includes:

Level 1 English and Mathematics, or equivalent (can be completed during the apprenticeship)
16 or over
Not in full-time education

All apprenticeship standards cover three overall sections, these being Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. Each of these areas is associated with the specific standard and covers topics that are relevant to that industry and profession. The core topics covered for the Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 apprenticeship are below.

Knowledge:

Health and Safety
Sustainability
Construction Technology
Construction Management
Planning and Organising Work
Monitor Quality
Monitor Costs

Skills:

Health and Safety
Sustainability
Construction Technology
Project Management
Planning and Organising Work
Monitor Quality
Monitor Costs

Behaviours:

Professional Judgement
Commitment to Code of Ethics
Continuing Professional Development
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Communicate Effectively
Work in Teams
Demonstrate Innovation

The training is a blended learning delivery model, which occurs on the job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan is put in place to test core components of the course along the way.

This consists of:

1-to-1 monthly meeting: Approx. two hours with a GLP Trainer (face-to-face or telephone)
Online learning courses and/or group sessions
Building an electronic portfolio of work-related evidence
Maths and English Level 2 (if not previously achieved)
6 hours a week spent working towards your apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment by an external examiner to complete the qualification, consisting of a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion

To attain the qualification, you will undergo an assessment throughout your apprenticeship, culminating into a final evaluation known as the End Point Assessment (EPA), which can get you a result of a Pass, Distinction, or Fail.

Moreover, the apprentice must have completed the following gateway requirements prior to beginning their EPA:

Obtain a Functional Skills Qualification (if applicable).

End Point Assessment Gateway:

The Construction Site Supervisor EPA is administered by NOCN Group and the Construction EPA Company, our designated End Point Assessment organisation (EPAO).

The EPA process commences once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets or exceeds the standards outlined in the occupational standard.

The employer must confirm that they think the apprentice:

Is satisfied the apprentice is consistently working at, or above, the level of the occupational standard
An online or paper-based portfolio of evidence which demonstrates how the apprentice has met each of the knowledge, skills and behaviour statements in the standard. The portfolio can be used to help inform the employer that the apprentice is fully prepared to commence the End-point assessment process

End Point Assessment:

EPA's typically takes about 6 months and apprentices are required to complete:

Online Test: The Online Test will assess and underpin the knowledge required to work as a Construction Site Supervisor

Project: The work-based project should be designed to ensure that the apprentice’s work meets the needs of the business, is relevant to their role and allows the relevant KSBs to be demonstrated for the EPA

Professional Discussion: This assessment will be in the form of a professional discussion, which will draw out the best of the apprentice’s competence and excellence and cover the KSBs assigned to this assessment method. It will involve the questions that will focus on coverage of prior learning or activities

The combined score of these methods will provide an overall final grade for the apprenticeship.

APPRENTICESHIP

Construction Site Supervisor

Supervising specialist contractors and workers on construction projects.

Level

4

Duration

36+ months

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