NOCN
Level 4
QN: 603/7881/5
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NOCN Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Diploma
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 398 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
398 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Supervising and Managing a Construction Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain the lifecycle of a construction project.2.
- Be able to recognise the principles of managing others on a construction project.3.
- Be able to analyse a range of management and leadership styles.4.
- Be able to communicate effectively with team members.5.
- Be able to prevent, minimise and manage conflict on a construction project.6.
- Be able to assess the performance of team members.
2
Supervising Construction Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and describe construction technologies, methods and materials used in the construction of the structure of a building.2.
- Be able to evaluate the technologies, methods and materials used in the construction of the structure of a building.3.
- Be able to identify and describe construction technologies, methods and materials used in the fit out of a building.4.
- Be able to evaluate the technologies, methods and materials used in the fit out of a building.5.
- Be able to recognise modern methods of construction and evaluate their suitability for a construction project.6.
- Be able to know when and where to seek advice on the use of construction technology, methods and materials.
3
Supervising Costs in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use work quantities and cost control systems.2.
- Be able to explain how a construction project is resourced.3.
- Be able to collect and record data on quantities and costs and report the information to relevant stakeholders.4.
- Be able to identify opportunities for cost savings and recommend findings to relevant stakeholders.5.
- Be able to investigate variations from planned project and implement appropriate corrective actions.
4
Supervising Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain the principles of health, safety, and welfare in the construction industry.2.
- Be able to communicate health, safety and welfare information.3.
- Be able to supervise health safety and welfare.4.
- Be able to check the serviceability of health, safety and welfare equipment and resources.5.
- Be able to implement systems
- identify hazards and reduce risks
- report accidents and emergencies and prevent recurrence.6.
- Be able to supervise and check health, safety and welfare protection systems.7.
- Be able to identify and report special site or operational conditions which contravene organisation and / or statutory requirements.8.
- Be able to evaluate the impact of health, safety and welfare measures.
5
Supervising Sustainability in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate the environmental impact of a construction project.2.
- Be able to positively impact the environmental sustainability of a construction project.3.
- Be able to evaluate the social impact of a construction project and demonstrate ways to improve social sustainability.4.
- Be able to evaluate the economic impact of a construction project and demonstrate ways to improve economic sustainability.
6
Supervising the Organisation of a Construction Site
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and organise a construction site to make the most effective use of resources.2.
- Organise and maintain construction site and resources to establish safe and tidy sites.3.
- Be able to agree and communicate programmes and operational plans with the relevant stakeholders.4.
- Be able to obtain and store the required resources for a construction project within prerequisite timescales.5.
- Be able to monitor progress of a construction project against assigned plans.6.
- Be able to identify when a construction project is failing to meet targets and standards.7.
- Be able to update programmes and schedules of planned activities and communicate progress with relevant stakeholders.
7
Supervising the Quality of Construction Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify relevant quality standards and dimensional accuracy.2.
- Be able to communicate the required information to relevant colleagues.3.
- Be able to implement systems to inspect, control and record quality and accuracy of work.4.
- Be able to identify inaccurate work and work that fails to meet required design and quality standards.5.
- Be able to identify and implement measures to rectify dimensional inaccuracies.6.
- Be able to ensure that corrective action is taken to rectify sub-standard work.7.
- Be able to inform relevant stakeholders on significant variations in quality standards and the implications.8.
- Be able to use feedback to identify and make improvements.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7881/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023