Key information

  1. Reference: ST0048
  2. Date updated: 04/08/2022
  3. Level: 4
  4. Route: Construction and the built environment
  5. Regulated occupation: No
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Details of the occupational standard

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Higher Technical Qualification

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to be delivered within a course of education. Some Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours may be more safely and reliably delivered in workplace settings, so may not be fully covered by the HTQ. Some qualifications will deliver additional content or added depth and breadth through, for example, use of specialist learning environments, work placements or innovative teaching methods. Check with the qualification provider if you require further information on coverage.

Occupation summary

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Site Supervisor and typical job titles can include: Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Construction Site Supervisor. In the case of SME construction companies the roles are likely to include Site Manager or Site Supervisor. They are associated with the supervision of specialist contractors and workers on construction projects and are based on construction sites with occasional time in offices.

Typical job titles include:

Assistant site manager Assistant supervisor Construction site supervisor

Occupation duties

Duty KSBs

Duty 1 Supervision of specialist contractors

Duty 2 The control of health and safety standards on construction projects

Duty 3 Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project

Duty 4 The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects

Duty 5 Control of quality of works on a construction project

Duty 6 Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Understand risk assessment of activities and the importance of behaviours in safety-critical environments. Back to Duty

K2: Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects. Back to Duty

K3: Understand different construction methods and materials. Back to Duty

K4: Understand management principles and the project management lifecycle. Back to Duty

K5: Understand the importance of project planning and resourcing and be able to analyse different techniques. Back to Duty

K6: Able to define the quality required on a finished construction project. Back to Duty

K7: Understand the importance of cost control on a construction project. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours. Back to Duty

S2: Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects. Back to Duty

S3: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects. Back to Duty

S4: Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers. Back to Duty

S5: Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan. Back to Duty

S6: Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects. Back to Duty

S7: Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others. Back to Duty

B2: Work within Rules and Regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct for the industry’s recognised professional bodies. Back to Duty

B3: Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested. Back to Duty

B4: Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work. Back to Duty

B5: Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in avariety of ways including oral and written. Back to Duty

B6: Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non-confrontational way. Back to Duty

B7: Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions. Back to Duty

Cert HE Construction Site Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: University of Bedfordshire

Awarding body: University of Bedfordshire

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

Cert HE Construction Site Supervisor

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: London South Bank University

Awarding body: London South Bank University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

CertHE Construction Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Anglia Ruskin University

Awarding body: Anglia Ruskin University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

CertHE Construction Management Practice

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Sheffield Hallam University

Awarding body: Sheffield Hallam University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

Certificate of Higher Education in Construction Site Supervisor

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: University of Greenwich

Awarding body: University of Greenwich

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

Construction Site Supervisor (Foundation Degree)

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Birmingham City University

Awarding body: Birmingham City University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

Diploma of Higher Education Construction Site Supervisor

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: University of Brighton

Awarding body: University of Brighton

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

FdSc Construction Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Staffordshire University

Awarding body: Staffordshire University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Design and Build Technician; Site Supervisor; Quantity Surveying Technician

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

FdSc Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: University Centre South Devon (UCSD) - South Devon College)

Awarding body: University of Plymouth

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

HNC Construction and Digital Innovation

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: City College Plymouth

Awarding body: City College Plymouth

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

HNC Construction Management Practice

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Solent University

Awarding body: Solent University

Approval date: 02/03/2023

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

HND Sustainable Construction Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Nelson and Colne College

Awarding body: Liverpool John Moores University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

NOCN Cskills Awards Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Diploma

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: NOCN

Awarding body: NOCN

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Pearson

Awarding body: Pearson

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction Management for England

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Pearson

Awarding body: Pearson

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0043 Construction design and build technician


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