Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Level 4
This Higher Apprenticeship has been developed to meet the needs of individuals working within building and construction projects, maintenance repairs, residential developments, conservation and demolition. The Construction Site Supervisor Apprentices can take up to 3 years to complete. Job role for this apprenticeship includes: Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Construction Site Supervisor. The job role can also include working on built environment projects assisting budgets, ensuring contract is delivered on time and to programme, responsible for hiring staff, deliveries and quality management and costs.
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
Entry requirements
Grade requirements: You will need an Advanced apprenticeship in a Construction Subject or a BTEC Level 3 in Construction or Civil Engineering. English and Maths at grade 4 and above.
Other requirements: Employment in Technical & Professional/management element of the Construction Industry.
Course content
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
- Construction Technology
- Science & Materials
- Construction Practice & Management
- Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
- Construction information (Drawing, detailing, Specification)
- Surveying, measuring & Setting out
- Mathematics for construction
Assessment methods
Assessment will take place in the workplace, through observation, professional discussion, Expert Witness Testimony and the completion of a portfolio. At College, there are written assignments for each unit, and a selection of exams. In line with the requirements of this standard, all apprentices will be required to log all their Off the Job (OTJ) training and evidence their work in the workplace through building a portfolio of work based evidence.
At the end of the programme, with the agreement of the College and the Employer, all apprentices will undertake an independent End Point Assessment (EPA) following the completion of their practical period.
The End Point Assessment consist of the following 3 stages:
- Online Test
- Report
- Professional Discussion
The 3 stages need to be completed within 5 months after Gateway. The apprentice can achieve the following grading; pass or distinction for each stage of the assessments.
Qualifications
You will gain the following qualifications:
- Higher National Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment Level 4
Plus…
- Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Further study and career options
Further study: On successful completion of this Higher Apprenticeship you can undertake a Degree in a Construction related subject.
Career progression: Construction Site Manager or supervisor.
Additional information
Steel toe capped boots, a high-viz vest and usual study stationary will be required.