OVERVIEW: The NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) Qualification structure specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification to work within a Supervisory role within the construction industry

Changes to Occupational Work Supervision NVQ Structure and CSCS Cards

Following consultation with industry the National Working Group (NWG) for Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) has confirmed the removal of the endorsement list and redefined the pre-entry requirements for the OWS NVQ. This means that CSCS no longer require applicants applying for the Supervisory Gold card with an OWS NVQ to submit additional evidence demonstrating competence in their occupation.

Applicants need only to provide evidence of their OWS NVQ and to have passed the Specialist Supervisor level CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the last two years.

CSCS Gold Card

L3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)

Minimum Credit Value: 89 Reference: 603/3658/4

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 8 units need to be attained. This comprises the 6 units from the Mandatory Group plus 2 units from the Optional Unit Group.

Mandatory Units - Credit Value: 67 | Units Required: 6

Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace - credits 11 | Level 3

Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace - credits 10 | Level 3

Co-ordinating and organising work operations in the workplace - credits 14 | Level 3

Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace - credits 8 | Level 3

Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental and welfare practices in the workplace - credits 14 | Level 3

Monitoring progress of work against schedules in the workplace - credits 10 | Level 3

Optional Units - Credit Value: 22 | Units Required: 2

Allocating and monitoring the use of plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles in the workplace - credits 20 | Level 3

Confirming work meets contractual, industry and manufacturers’ standards in the workplace - credits 16 | Level 3

Co-ordinating and confirming the dimensional control requirements of the work in the workplace - credits 9 | Level 3

Implementing procedures to support team performance in the workplace - credits 13 | Level 3