ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
This nationally recognised competence-based qualification validates skills and expertise in construction contracting operations across seven specialist pathways including estimating, buying, planning, surveying, site technical support, design coordination, and general contracting operations.
This work-based qualification provides formal recognition of competence in construction contracting operations and is accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework by Ofqual.
Nationally recognised RQF Level 3 qualification
Seven specialist pathways to choose from
Competence-based workplace assessment
Portfolio-based evidence collection
Approved by Ofqual regulatory body
Supports CSCS card applications
About This Course
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations is a competence-based qualification designed for professionals working in the construction and built environment sector. Candidates develop knowledge and skills in developing and maintaining working relationships, preparing and processing invitations to tender, preparing programmes and schedules of work, operating project information systems, and operating health, safety and welfare systems in construction.
Accredited by ProQual Awarding Body
Regulated by Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Total Qualification Time ranges from 900 to 940 hours depending on pathway
Guided Learning Hours range from 120 to 320 hours depending on pathway
No formal academic entry requirements
Must be assessed in a work environment
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated
What You'll Learn
Candidates develop comprehensive competencies across construction contracting operations including health and safety management, project programming, information systems, cost monitoring, quality control, and contract compliance.
Operate health, safety and welfare systems and identify hazards and risks in construction workplaces
Prepare programmes and schedules of work and obtain information needed for critical decisions
Operate project information systems and manage construction documentation effectively
Develop and maintain working relationships and undertake personal development in construction
Prepare and process invitations to tender and prepare estimates, bids and tenders
Monitor and control project costs, accounts, and prepare interim valuations and final accounts
Who Should Attend
This qualification is designed for individuals currently working in construction contracting operations who wish to gain formal recognition of their competence and enhance their career prospects.
Junior construction professionals in estimating or buying roles
Construction planners and trainee surveyors
Site technical support staff and construction supervisors
Assistant project managers and assistant contract managers
Design coordinators working on construction projects
Individuals working in general contracting operations requiring competence validation
Entry Requirements
Candidates must be actively employed in a relevant construction contracting role to provide workplace evidence required for assessment.
No formal academic entry requirements
Must be working in a construction contracting operations role with access to workplace evidence for portfolio assessment
Curriculum
Operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
Understand how to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
Understand how to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
Obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
Understand how to obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
Confirm project requirements
Understand how to confirm project requirements
Prepare a work schedule
Understand how to prepare a work schedule
Operate project information systems in construction
Understand how to operate project information systems in construction
Develop and maintain relationships with people
Understand how to develop and maintain relationships with people
Optimise your own resources to meet objectives
Understand how to optimise your own resources to meet objectives
Undertake personal development in the occupational practice area
Understand how to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area
Identify potential tenderers
Understand how to identify potential tenderers
Prepare and issue tender documents
Understand how to prepare and issue tender documents
Check tenders
Understand how to check tenders
Evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
Understand how to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
Calculate quantities, resources and costs within a tender
Understand how to calculate quantities, resources and costs within a tender
Collate and present tender information
Understand how to collate and present tender information
Prepare to carry out surveys
Understand how to prepare to carry out surveys
Carry out surveys
Understand how to carry out surveys
Present survey data
Understand how to present survey data
Confirm a condition survey process
Understand how to confirm a condition survey process
Inspect condition of property
Understand how to inspect condition of property
Prepare and present condition survey reports and records
Understand how to prepare and present condition survey reports and records
Implement project documentation systems
Understand how to implement project documentation systems
Integrate and evaluate project design information
Understand how to integrate and evaluate project design information
Prepare drawings and associated information
Understand how to prepare drawings and associated information
Prepare schedules
Understand how to prepare schedules
Review construction phase information
Understand how to review construction phase information
Prepare for site operations
Understand how to prepare for site operations
Implement and control work operations
Understand how to implement and control work operations
Control work against agreed contract quality standards
Understand how to control work against agreed contract quality standards
Maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
Understand how to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
Apply dimensional control criteria
Understand how to apply dimensional control criteria
Maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
Understand how to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
Prepare for physical testing
Understand how to prepare for physical testing
Carry out physical testing
Understand how to carry out physical testing
Present test results
Understand how to present test results
Assess and identify work methods
Understand how to assess and identify work methods
Develop project programming and resourcing
Understand how to develop project programming and resourcing
Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
Understand how to monitor project progress against agreed programmes
Identify and monitor requirements for suppliers
Understand how to identify and monitor requirements for materials supply
Maintain and record supplies of materials
Understand how to maintain and record supplies of materials to meet project requirements
Contribute to improvements in supplier performance
Understand how to contribute to improvements in supplier performance
Identify and recommend plant and equipment
Understand how to identify and recommend plant and equipment
Monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied
Understand how to monitor economic performance of plant and equipment supplied
Monitor contract quantities and costs
Understand how to monitor contract quantities and costs
Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
Understand how to prepare interim valuations and final accounts
Identify and record income and expenditure
Understand how to identify and record income and expenditure
Prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
Prepare information for claims for reimbursement for loss and expense
Prepare and present proposal for the provision of products and services
Understand how to prepare and present proposal for the provision of products and services
Obtain feedback on the proposal and finalise agreements for the provision of products and services
Understand how to obtain feedback on the proposal and finalise agreements for the provision of products and services
Assessments
This qualification is competence-based and entirely assessed in the workplace through portfolio evidence demonstrating achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Portfolio of workplace evidence including observation reports, assignments, projects and reports
Professional discussion with assessor about workplace competencies
Witness testimony from workplace supervisors and colleagues
Record of oral and written questioning and recognition of prior learning
Progression
Successful completion provides opportunities for career advancement in construction management and specialist contracting pathways.
Progression to higher-level NVQ qualifications in construction management
Advancement to supervisory and management positions in construction
Eligibility for CSCS Gold Card application demonstrating professional competence
Progression to specialist pathways such as advanced surveying or project management roles
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LevelLevel 3
Awarding BodyProQual
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