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NVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations
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*All prices are based on the 24/25 academic year. Subsequent years are subject to an annual increase.
Course overview
This Level 3 NVQ route would be ideal for individuals who do not want to undertake academic studies (i.e. attend college on a weekly basis), but would like to gain a formal qualification to recognise their skills in the workplace at Level 3 standard.
The course is fully funded for eligible individuals who are aged 19-23 years, West Yorkshire residents who have lived in the country for the past 3 years, and those who have the right to work and study in the UK.
Learners over 24 years of age can also be funded via the Free Courses for Jobs Fund, subject to meeting eligibility rules. The funding is for those who have Level 2 qualifications and now wish to progress to their first Level 3.
Please note, we cannot fund anyone who has a prior Level 3 qualification in any area.
For further information on the course, please contact Vicky Patterson at vpatterson@lcb.ac.uk or 0113 222 6051
For enquiries, eligibility checks, and to sign up for the course, please contact our Assessor David Cox at dcox@lcb.ac.uk
Entry requirements
The learner must be working in the construction and built environment sector, with a minimum of 12 months experience.
The qualification is evidence based, and so it is important that the learner has a good variety of work experience in order to complete this qualification.
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Course content
The course is made up of 4 mandatory units and 3 optional units as listed below:
Mandatory Units:
- Unit 1 Operate health, safety and welfare systems in construction.
- Unit 2 Prepare programmes and schedules of work in construction.
- Unit 3 Operate project information systems in construction.
- Unit 4 Develop & maintain relationships and personal development in construction.
Optional Units (select 3 out of 15) – popular units include:
- Unit 5 Prepare and process invitations to tender
- Unit 6 Prepare estimates, bids and tenders
- Unit 7 Prepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data.
- Unit 8 Record the condition of property in construction.
- Unit 10 Prepare drawings and schedules in construction
- Unit 13 Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works
- Unit 14 Prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction
- Unit 17 Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment
- Unit 18 Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction
Please note that without access to the named specialist work mentioned above, course criteria cannot be achieved.
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Next steps after this course
Completion of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations can lead to progression onto the Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability).