Diploma in Construction Site Management

About the Qualification

Our Diploma in Construction Site Management is designed for construction site managers working in the construction sector who are progressing into managing larger and more complex construction projects. The qualification develops the learner’s knowledge and skills to plan and programme projects, liaise with stakeholders and oversee large or complex construction projects safely and efficiently.

The Site Management qualification comprises of two qualifications; the Certificate in Construction Site Management and the Diploma in Construction Site Management.

The Diploma provides the underpinning knowledge required for the Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management. Students working in a management role would then be able to work towards the Level 6 NVQ Diploma which is acceptable as a qualification to gain the CSCS Black Card for Site Managers.

Candidates need to undertake and achieve 9 units: For learners progressing from the Certificate, an additional 6 units are required which may include two exemptions.  Learners undertaking the entire qualification require all 9 units with a maximum of 3 exemptions.  Learners must include Unit 3 - Managing Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Construction Works or hold certificated exemption.  Assessments are based on an assignment for each unit using real projects. 

Please see the attached syllabus for more details.

Timeframe

The expected duration of the course is based around the providers timetable, guided learning hours and personal study hours.  The guided learning hours per unit are 32 hours; personal study hours per unit are 68 hours, thus giving a total qualification time per unit of 100 hours, totalling 900 hours for the 9 unit diploma

Providers

The courses are run at approved centres (download the PDF list on the right) and are usually taken on a day release or outside working hours basis. There is also a distance-learning option.