SVQ in Construction Senior Management at SCQF Level 11

Course Code: GK7C 25
SCQF Level: 11
Mode of Study: Part time/in the workplace
Length of Study: Dependent on employment demands
Entry Requirements: Please see entry requirements page

Overview

Senior management positions encompass a range of responsibilities that make the role challenging and interesting. Senior managers work to keep construction projects on track and within specification and budget. Effective people management skills are crucial to success.

Candidates main duties include:

  • Operational planning and development
  • Resource management
  • Budget overview
  • Grievance procedure handling
  • Quality assurance
  • Adherence to legal requirements

A senior manager will also be responsible for their organisation’s reputation locally and will be actively looking to develop business opportunities as a high level representative of the organisation.

Candidates will be assessed to the industry recognised National Occupational Standards (NOS) that have been developed by the Sector Skills Council (SSC).

Pass Requirements

To attain the qualification candidates must complete 15 Units in total. This comprises:

  • 9 mandatory Units
  • 6 optional Units

Programme Content

Mandatory Units

  • Manage Project Processes in Construction Management
  • Manage Teams in Construction Management
  • Recruit, Select and Retain People
  • Allocate Work to Team Members
  • Quality Assure Work in Your Team
  • Provide Advice, Judgement and Service Ethically in Construction Management
  • Lead Meetings to Achieve Objectives
  • Represent your own Area of Responsibility in Meetings
  • Develop Self and Others in Construction Management

Production Option Route

  • Control Projects in Construction Management

Optional units

  • Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme  in Construction Management
  • Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes  in Construction Management
  • Assess and Evaluate the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments  in Construction Management
  • Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project
  • Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management
  • Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems  in Construction Management
  • Implement Procurement Processes in Construction Management
  • Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders  in Construction Management
  • Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed  in Construction Management
  • Control Budgets and Contract Entitlement in Construction Management
  • Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management
  • Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management
  • Manage Project Handover

Commercial Option Route

  • Control Projects in Construction Management

Optional units

  • Control Projects in Construction Management
  • Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme  in Construction Management
  • Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes  in Construction Management
  • Assess and Evaluate the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments  in Construction Management
  • Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project
  • Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management
  • Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems  in Construction Management
  • Implement Procurement Processes in Construction Management
  • Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders  in Construction Management
  • Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed  in Construction Management
  • Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management
  • Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management
  • Manage Project Handover