NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management
NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management is a competence-based qualification for experienced construction Site Managers or construction Senior Managers in the construction industry.
You can use the qualification to show that you are knowledgeable and qualified in your role and follow the industry recognised route of applying to be a full CIOB member.
The NVQ Level 7 qualification will develop your knowledge of higher responsibilities associated with the position. You will leave as a highly qualified individual with further progression opportunities.
- Nationally recognised accredited qualification
- Gain your Black CSCS Manager Card
- High-level qualification
- A flexible qualification that you can complete in your own time
- Work to industry standards
- Help you to gain employment
- CITB Skills and Training Fund and Grant Claimable
- Lifetime qualification

NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management content
Once you have been enrolled.
You will be allocated an assessor.
The assessor will carry out an induction with you.
They will plan out how you will gather the required evidence to complete the NVQ. The assessor will arrange regular review meetings with you to keep track of your progress.
You will be evaluated on-site by a range of methods.
Such as observations, evidence generated from the workplace, professional discussion, witness testimonials and written questions.
The course structure features a group of mandatory units.
- Manage teams in construction
- Lead and participate in meetings
- Provide ethical advice, judgement and service
- Develop self and others
You must also select from the optional units to gain the required credits to pass. You can select units from two of the three groups below.
B1 – Project development
B2 – Procurement contracts and budgets
B3 – Project Control
For more information, contact the 3B Training team.
You will need to achieve all of the units to prove that you have the competency to obtain the NVQ. Once you have done so, the assessor will then review your work and provide any feedback. Once you have responded to the feedback, an IQA will then receive the portfolio. The IQA has the final decision whether the portfolio needs further evidence or if the qualification is complete.
How much does the NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management cost?
The cost is £2050 +VAT.
How long is a Level 7 in Construction Senior Management NVQ?
The times it takes to complete the NVQ is entirely dependant on how soon you can gather the evidence to finish the qualification. There is no set time limit; you can complete it in your own time.
Many learners who complete the Level 7 NVQ have the evidence ready to complete some of the units. If you want to finish quickly, you can work with your assessor to gather the remaining evidence.
If you have a busy work schedule, you can work the NVQ around your workload. The qualification is highly flexible; you can schedule visits and call your assessor to suit you.
Why should I take this NVQ?
Experienced Construction Site Managers or Construction Senior Managers looking to obtain the Black CSCS Manager Card should enroll on the NVQ.
If you already have the Black Manager CSCS Card, the Level 7 NVQ can be used to show that you are competently working at the required industry standard.
The Level 7 NVQ is recognised throughout the country as a quality qualification and will benefit your and your companies reputation. Clients, customers and peers will be able to see that you are competent and qualified.
NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management entry requirements
You must be working as a Senior Construction Site Manager or in a role at the same level to enrol onto the NVQ. This is because the qualification will assess your capability in your current job role.
You must also be aged 18 or over to be enrolled on this NVQ.
If you are uncertain whether you are suitable for this NVQ level, you can contact 3B Training via the enquiry form on this page. If we find that the qualification isn’t suitable, we will find you a different one.
Where can I complete this NVQ?
Learners from across the country can complete an NVQ with 3B Training. Learners or companies booking on their behalf can book an NVQ over the phone.
The NVQ is completed at your workplace, so long as we have an assessor local to you, the location shouldn’t be an issue.
Although the assessor may have to come to your workplace to cover some units, you can complete most of them remotely. You can communicate with your assessor over the phone, by video call or via email.
Is this NVQ accredited?
ProQual or GQA are the two awarding bodies available for this course.
Both are specialists at producing high-quality qualifications for the construction industry. The NVQs are provided in line with regulatory obligations and have input from experts when they are developed.
Further development
Upon completion of the NVQ, you will be able to apply for your Black CSCS Manager Card. This card will show that you have the relevant knowledge to be conducting your role.
You will also receive a certificate of your qualification. The certificate does not expire and, therefore, does not need to be renewed.
If you would like to further improve your health and safety knowledge, the NEBOSH Construction Certificate may be the next step. This course is designed for health, safety and environment practitioners in the industry or those who have health & safety responsibilities in their role.
Is this NVQ CITB Grant claimable?
Yes, Both CITB Skills and Training Fund & Grants can be claimed by CITB registered companies for all NVQs (with the exception of Occupational Health & Safety).
Learn more about how much you can claim. Companies will need to make a manual claim retrospectively. Find out how to do this here.
The CITB Skills and Training Fund is a pot of funding that micro, small and medium sized construction companies can use to improve the skills of the construction industry.
You can apply if:
- you are a CITB-registered employer
- you have 1-250 directly employed staff on the payroll
- any previous project paid for by the Skills and Training fund has been signed off as complete.
Find out more about the CITB Skills and Training Fund here.
Payment Plan
We offer interest-free payment plans on all NVQs.
Options include:
- 50/50: 50% payable upon booking, 50% payable upon completion.
- 4 equal payments, over the first 4 months.
Please speak to the NVQ Team when enquiring/booking to arrange this.