Potential Earnings
£58,483.91
Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Construction
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 4
- Location
- Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
- Mode of attendance
- Day release
- Start date
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This apprenticeship starts each September.
Apprenticeship introduction
The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Site Supervisor and typical job titles can include:
- Assistant Site Manager
- Assistant Supervisor
- Construction Site Supervisor
In the case of SME construction companies the roles are likely to include Site Manager or Site Supervisor. They 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 main duties and tasks of a Construction Site Supervisor are:
- Supervision of specialist contractors
- The control of health and safety standards on construction projects
- Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project
- The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
- Control of quality of works on a construction project
- Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project
This Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment meets the knowledge requirements of the standard. It is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies meeting the educational requirements for Technician status or the equivalent level of membership.
Duration: 24-36 months depending on previous experience within the industry.
Apprenticeship information
Construction Site Supervisor Level 4
You will need at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) including Maths at Grade 9 - 6 (A - B), English and Science or their equivalent. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to have achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
You will also need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement.
Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.
Full time apprentices will typically spend 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.
Apprentices will need to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours, which is embedded into the Apprenticeship Standard, an assessor who will visit them on site and ensure that they are progressing towards the End Point Assessment will support them.
Apprentices must complete the following approved qualifications mandated in the standard:
- A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies meeting the educational requirements for Technician status or the equivalent level of membership.
Apprentices must also complete:
- 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.
The assessment methods must 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. The Project’s subject, title and scope is agreed at the gateway.
- Professional Discussion
This Apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve Technician status or the equivalent with the industry has recognised professional bodies. The final assessment process for this Apprenticeship will typically be representative of the review process required for professional registration
Upon achievement of the standard, apprentices may wish to progress on to the completion of a HND within the specialism at university.
Careers related to this course
Construction and Building Trades Supervisors
Average Earnings
£40,114.58
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Building and Construction
People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.
Skills
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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