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Construction site supervisor (level 4)

There are 12 training providers who offer this course.

Apprentice's work location: Canterbury, Kent

Apprentice can travel: 10 miles

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Information about Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Supervising specialist contractors and workers on construction projects.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
View knowledge, skills and behaviours

Knowledge

  • Understand risk assessment of activities and the importance of behaviours in safety-critical environments.
  • Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects.
  • Understand different construction methods and materials.
  • Understand management principles and the project management lifecycle.
  • Understand the importance of project planning and resourcing and be able to analyse different techniques.
  • Able to define the quality required on a finished construction project.
  • Understand the importance of cost control on a construction project.

Skills

  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Behaviours

  • Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others.
  • Work within Rules and Regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct for the industry’s recognised professional bodies.
  • Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested.
  • Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work.
  • Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in avariety of ways including oral and written.
  • Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non-confrontational way.
  • Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
4
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course duration
36 months
Funding
£9,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Assistant site manager
  • Assistant supervisor
  • Construction site supervisor

View more information about Construction site supervisor (level 4) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.