Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision

The NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

This NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) qualification enables the learner, to demonstrate and recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate their competence in a real workplace environment within the construction industry.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

PLEASE NOTE:

There is a new requirement from the CITB -Standards Setting Body (SSB) for this qualification.

Statement on the requirements for Occupational Work Supervision National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications/Gold Supervisor Cards

Purpose of National and Scottish Vocational Qualification (N/SVQ) in Occupational Work
Supervision

Following consultation with industry it has been agreed to remove the endorsement list and redefine the pre-entry requirements for the Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) vocational qualification (N&SVQs)

The National Working Group (NWG) accepts that it is the responsibility of all employers to ensure that their supervisors are competent to carry out their duties.

The NWG for OWS has approved any of the following entry requirements for anyone taking the OWS NVQ or SVQ.
• the individual’s occupational industry experience prior to being registered for the Occupational Work Supervision qualification
• the individual’s ability and experience in supervising teams
• the individual is occupationally competent to at least level 2 or SCQF level 5 in Construction

Awarding Organisations must ensure that candidates provide evidence to demonstrate relevant verifiable experience. The evidence for verifying suitability prior to being registered for the Occupational Work Supervision qualification should meet the following criteria:

candidate provides evidence to demonstrate relevant verifiable experience and competence in their occupational area for example: qualification to N/SVQ Level 2 or SCQF Level 5

Or

a letter from the employer confirming the candidate’s suitability and a professional discussion or portfolio evidence of previous experience.