Construction Management Higher Apprenticeship Level 4

Throughout the Construction Management Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, you will work to improve, expand and enhance your abilities to allow you to excel in a construction related role. Learning in a site/office/classroom based environment you will gain the real-world experience needed to build a successful career. Your on-the-job training will equip you with a number of skills that you will refine through practical application in the workplace. As part of the team, you will assist with and take control of a range of tasks, including:

• Contributing to the maintenance of health, safety and welfare


• Organising construction operations


• Planning construction operations


• Contributing towards the management of construction plant and materials

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at those who are already working in a construction environment and have responsibility for the work of others and resources. Throughout Construction Management Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, you will work to improve, expand and enhance your abilities to allow you to excel in a construction role.

What will I learn?
The Construction Management Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 apprenticeship is made up of mandatory units which cover the essential skills required for working within a construction environment.

• Maintaining Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in the Workplace


• Assessing and Recommending Work Methods for Carrying Out Site Operations in the Workplace


• Planning Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements in the Workplace


• Co-ordinating and Organising the Control of Work in the Workplace


• Controlling Work Progress against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace


• Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace

There are then a variety of optional units to choose from which focus on the specific tasks you carry out within your role which could include:

• Maintaining the Dimensional Accuracy of Work in the Workplace


• Controlling Work against Agreed Standards in the Workplace


• Contributing to the Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace

What award will I achieve?

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management, which includes:

• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction)


• Technical Certificate – Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

What next?

Possible progression to a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship or Foundation Degree in Construction Management

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will take place through a series of projects, assignments and vocational evidence through workplace activities.

What are the Entry Requirements

Candidates will be working either on construction sites or in construction offices in trainee to middle management roles and will have gained a level 3 qualification in a construction related subject or equivalent. Applicants with appropriate prior experience of work in the sector may also be considered. It is necessary to attend an interview with the Work Based Learning team and the Construction assessor/course tutor, complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy. You will be expected to have at least basic numeracy and literacy functional skills level 2 if you do not have a GCSE’s in English and Maths.

Attendance

One day per week attendance at Colchester Institute is required and this will be in conjunction with assessment in the workplace. Attendance and progress is closely monitored by the assessor towards the qualifications and your employer will be informed of any non-activity.

Requirements in the workplace

Students are required to be employed in a suitable work placement providing construction related tasks in a supervisory role, such as construction site management, quantity surveying or site engineering. Skilled and knowledgeable staff in the workplace will be necessary to support the apprentice.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
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