National vocational qualification (NVQ)
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Operations (Construction)
The NVQ level 2 Cladding Occupations qualification structure specifies of a combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification. On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the blue CSCS skilled worker card.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management will cover health and safety, site set-up, pre-start procedures, environmental considerations, planning, resourcing, quality, customer satisfaction and handover.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Management
An intensive management course covering the following mandatory units:
- Maintaining health, safety and welfare in construction
- Managing the performance of teams and individuals
- Chair meetings and take decisions
- Enhance working relationships
- Plan measured surveys in construction
- Ascertain the condition of property
- Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements
- Develop and agree detailed project designs
- Specify and control production documents
- Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of works
- Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management and sourcing partnerships
- Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors
- Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders
- Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme
- Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services
- Control contract work
- Optimise and control contract progress and costs.
Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Associated (PASMA)
PASMA Mobile Tower User Level training equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to use scaffold towers safely.
Abrasive Wheels
This course covers:
- Key legislation and guidance
- The common hazards
- Selection and handling of wheels
- Safe use of wheels
- The use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protective equipment and controlling the risk posed by dust.
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
IPAF 3a, 3a+ – Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile).
IPAF 3b, 3b+ – Self-propelled booms.
Manual Handling
This course covers:
- Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can happen
- How to use mechanical aids
- How to carry out safe manual handling, including good handling techniques
- Systems of work relevant to the worker’s tasks and environment.
NEBOSH
Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
Learners will be better able to influence their on-site colleagues to work more safely because they will gain the confidence and technical know-how to challenge unsafe behaviours and offer practical solutions.
Aligned to CDM regulations, NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is guided by legislation but focussed on best practice.