Level 3 NOCN_Cskills Awards NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)

Level 3 NOCN_Cskills Awards NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
Course Code: 603/3658/4

The Level 3 NOCN Cskills Awards NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) is a  course for supervisors who have responsibility for working with teams to achieve successful project delivery, and will allow you to demonstrate competence in construction site supervision at the required level. Apply now: https://forms.gle/PrcVqEKhxQU2fRMw5

What were the legislation change for CSR Cards at the end of 2024?

Starting on December 31, 2024, new regulations for the Construction Skills Register (CSR) cards in Northern Ireland will affect site supervisors and others holding CSR cards. After this date, individuals seeking to renew or obtain the CSR Gold Site Supervisor card will need to have completed an NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision. The industry accreditation method, which previously allowed experienced workers to get certain CSR cards without a formal NVQ, is being phased out.

Current CSR cardholders without an NVQ have several options. They can either:

1. Renew their card by attending a CSR Site Supervisor Refresher course.
2. Downgrade to a Green Labourer’s Card or standard White Health & Safety card.
3. Begin working toward an NVQ Level 4 to retain eligibility for the Gold Site Supervisor card after the cutoff date

What does this Occupational Work Supervision course include?

To give you an understanding of this course, topics include:

• Monitoring Progress of Work Against Schedules in the Workplace
• Implementing and Maintaining Health, Safety, Environmental and Welfare Practices in the Workplace
• Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
• Co-ordinating and Organising Work Operations in the Workplace
• Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
• Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

How long will this qualification take to complete?

1 x  Induction day in People 1st/CITBNI premises, 9am-3pm, to go through Ican eportfolio, Assessment plan /registration and explain the overall qualification including UKQ’s

2 x 3 hr Sessions of Professional Discussions on site to cover UKQ’s and Performance criteria for each unit within the qualification (this can be done on phone or on your site)

1 x 3 hr Site Observation and Witness Testimony to complete the Award.

Why is the Legislation changing?

These changes are the latest in a series of amendments needed to ensure that CSR meets the Construction Leadership Council’s “One Industry Logo” requirements which will ensure CSR cards continue to be accepted in GB.

From 31 December 2020 all Construction Skills Register (CSR) gold cards that were originally issued on the basis of an occupational assessment and Industry Accreditation (grandfather rights) will expire on 31 December 2024.

Therefore, from 31 December 2020, the cards impacted can be renewed in the normal way i.e. one day CSR health and safety course or applicable supervisor/manager refresher. The impacted cards will have a shorter than normal duration the closer they are issued to 31 December 2024. Then once these cards expire (on 31 December 2024) candidates will then have to be registered on or achieved a NVQ Level 3/4 qualification.

Candidates who already have an applicable NVQ qualification will continue to receive cards that are valid for 4 years from the date the relevant health and safety training is completed.

CEFNI website reference – Gold Card – Supervisor

Find out more here: https://www.cefni.co.uk/CEFNI/CEFNI/Schemes_/CSR/card-types-supervisor-and-manager-cards.aspx

All applicants must complete the CSR 4-day Site Safety for Supervisors Course and CITB(GB) Health, Safety and Environment test for Supervisors.

Applicants are required to hold a Supervisor NVQ (Level 3 or 4).

Please note the Occupational Assessment route was withdrawn on 1 September 2019.

Renewal Requirement 

CSR 1 Day Site Safety for Supervisors Refresher and Supervisors Touch Screen Test

The 1 Day Site Safety for Supervisors Refresher course and Supervisor Touch Screen Test must be completed within 6 months of the card expiry date.