Course Overview
This qualification is ideal for experienced professionals working in commercial, operational or technical roles within the construction industry. Whether you’re a planner, estimator, buyer, or quantity surveyor — if you’ve been doing the job for years but need official recognition to progress further, this NVQ offers a fast-track route to senior recognition.
It’s designed around your work — no exams, no downtime. You provide real-world evidence of your day-to-day role to prove your competence and secure a qualification that enhances your authority and career mobility.
Assessment:
- 100% work-based evidence
- Fully remote portfolio submission (on-site visit if required)
- Evidence includes documents, reports, minutes, photos, emails, appraisals, logs, and professional discussions
Pathways Offered:
- Estimating
- Buying
- Planning
- Surveying
What It Covers:
- Developing and controlling project budgets
- Managing procurement and supply chains
- Preparing tenders and estimating resources
- Monitoring programmes and contract progress
- Compliance with health and safety legislation
- Communicating and managing stakeholders
- Leading teams and resolving conflicts
Eligibility:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Currently working in an estimating, buying, planning, or commercial management role
- Aged 19+
Who It’s For:
- Construction Planners
- Estimators and Buyers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Commercial Managers
- Contracting Professionals
Duration:
Typically 3–6 months (depending on pace, availability of evidence, and support needs)
Outcome:
A nationally recognised NVQ Level 6 Diploma accredited by ProQual. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for a Black CSCS Manager Card, a major step in advancing your career and accessing senior roles.
Support Provided:
- Friendly remote assessor who understands your trade
- Support via WhatsApp, Zoom and email
- Guidance on evidence collection and portfolio structure
- On-site assessment (if required)
Next Step:
Book your free 10-minute consultation to confirm your eligibility or click “Apply Now” to begin your fast-track journey to a senior NVQ qualification.
CSCS Black Manager Card
- Health, Safety, Welfare & Wellbeing Management
- Project Planning and Programme Control
- Quality Assurance Systems
- Site Logistics and Resource Management
- Managing Environmental Impacts
- Monitoring Project Costs and Progress
- Leading Site Teams and Resolving Issues
- Client Communication and Stakeholder Coordination
- Construction Planners
- Estimators
- Quantity Surveyors
- Procurement Managers
- Contract Managers
- Commercial Leads
- Strategic commercial and operational management
- Accurate project planning, scheduling, and estimating
- Procurement, supplier negotiation, and contract management
- Financial monitoring, cost control, and reporting
- Leadership, team supervision, and conflict resolution
- Stakeholder engagement and client management
- Health, safety, and environmental compliance oversight
