Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision

What is this course?

This is a nationally recognised, work-based qualification for individuals currently employed in supervisory roles within the construction industry. It's designed for any person or employee currently working as a supervisor or foreman who requires a nationally recognised qualification in this occupation — and is also the route to gaining a CSCS Gold Supervisor Card, alongside the required Supervisory CSCS touchscreen test.

Quick Facts

  • Price: £1,100 + VAT per delegate
  • Duration: typically 1–6 months to complete, depending on how quickly an assessor can gather evidence of the required quality
  • Certification: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
  • Validity: this qualification does not expire, though CSCS card renewals are subject to current CSCS requirements
  • Confirming work activities and resources for the workplace
  • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships
  • Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental, and welfare procedures
  • Coordinating and organising work operations, and monitoring progress against work schedules
  • Supervising occupational work activities
  • Contributing to effective communication within the workplace
  • Maintaining quality standards and productivity

Assessed on-site, designed to be non-disruptive to normal working activities. The assessor observes and records day-to-day tasks, with evidence collected through video, photographs, professional discussions, and method statements.

There is no numerical pass mark — candidates must demonstrate competence against all qualification requirements. If additional evidence is required, the assessor provides guidance and arranges further assessment opportunities until all criteria are met.

Supervisors, foremen, and team leaders — anyone currently working as a supervisor or foreman who needs a nationally recognised qualification in this occupation, or who is looking to gain their CSCS Gold Supervisor Card.

Course Content

  • Confirming work activities and resources for the workplace
  • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships
  • Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental, and welfare procedures
  • Coordinating and organising work operations, and monitoring progress against work schedules
  • Supervising occupational work activities
  • Contributing to effective communication within the workplace
  • Maintaining quality standards and productivity

Assessment

Assessed on-site, designed to be non-disruptive to normal working activities. The assessor observes and records day-to-day tasks, with evidence collected through video, photographs, professional discussions, and method statements.

There is no numerical pass mark — candidates must demonstrate competence against all qualification requirements. If additional evidence is required, the assessor provides guidance and arranges further assessment opportunities until all criteria are met.

Suitable For

Supervisors, foremen, and team leaders — anyone currently working as a supervisor or foreman who needs a nationally recognised qualification in this occupation, or who is looking to gain their CSCS Gold Supervisor Card.

Entry Requirements
  • • No formal qualifications required, although relevant industry experience is beneficial
  • • Learners must have access to a live working environment where they can demonstrate supervisory responsibilities
  • • Minimum age: 16
  • • A good understanding of spoken and written English, to participate in professional discussions and provide evidence for assessment

Trainer Delivering This Course

Steve Duckworth
Training Officer
steve.duckworth@ajstraining.co.uk
Steve has 35 years' experience in the highways and fencing industry, progressing from labourer to installer, supervisor and now Training Officer. Lantra approved and CAVA qualified, he delivers AJ's vehicle restraint systems training alongside plant, health and safety, and fencing diploma courses.
Stuart Pocock
Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS
stuart@ajstraining.co.uk
With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.

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FAQs

How long does this qualification take?

On average, 1 to 6 months — this depends largely on the quality of evidence the assessor can collect on each visit.

Will the assessment disrupt my normal work?

No — assessments are designed to be non-disruptive. The assessor observes and records your day-to-day tasks as they happen.

What does this qualification lead to?

It supports an application for the CSCS Gold Supervisor Card, alongside the required Supervisory CSCS touchscreen test.

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