NVQs at ComplyNI

As a NOCN approved centre we offer recognised national vocational qualifications (NVQ) at Level 2  to Level 6. Our bank of assessors are ready to guide you through your learning and support you to achieve your qualification. 

Comply NI offer the NVQ Level 3 course in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction Skills Certification Scheme Gold Supervisors Card). It is designed for anyone currently working as a supervisor or foreman who requires a nationally recognised qualification in this occupation. The NVQ Level 3 is also for those looking to gain their CSCS Gold Supervisors Card. 

The Level 3 NVQ is assessed on-site. The assessor will observe and record the student’s day to day tasks – this will not disrupt their work. Evidence is collected through video, photographs, professional discussions and method statements. The quality of evidence that the assessor can collect on each visit will determine the course duration. Generally, It can take between 3-6 months to complete the NVQ. 

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these units ;

-Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

-Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace

-Confirming Work Meets Quality Standards in the Workplace

-Contributing to the Circulation of Construction Related Project Information in the Workplace

-Co-ordinating and Confirming Dimensional Control Requirements of the Work in the Workplace

-Co-ordinating and Organising Work Operations in the Workplace

-Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace

-Implementing and Maintaining Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

-Implementing Procedures to Support the Team’s Performance in the Workplace

-Monitoring Progress of Work Against Schedules in the Workplace 

A grant of £750 towards the cost of Level 3 NVQs is available to companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.

 The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Bricklayer within the construction industry. 

ComplyNI offer the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) route allowing candidates to demonstrate their existing experience and achieve their qualification in days. 

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units: 

-Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace 

-Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace 

-Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 

-Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace -Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Workplace 

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in one of the following optional units:

-Erecting Masonry Cladding in the workplace -Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace 

-Placing and Finishing Non-Specialist Concrete in the Workplace 

-Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Workplace 

-Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Workplace 

-Installing Drainage in the Workplace 

-Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace 

-Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace. 

 A grant of £500 towards the cost of this course is available to companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland. 

 The NOCN Cskills Awards Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction  Management suite of qualifications are recognised at degree level and allow candidates to progress to Chartered status with CIOB. 

This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a construction manager within the construction industry. 

The NVQ route allows candidates to demonstrate their existing experience and achieve their qualification at their own pace. 

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units: 

-Maintain health, safety and welfare system in construction contracting operations management

 -Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility 

-Chair meetings and take decisions in construction contracting operations management 

-Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction contracting operations management 

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in three of the following optional units: 

-Plan measured surveys in construction contracting operations management 

-Establish the condition of property in construction contracting operations management 

-Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction contracting operations management 

-Specify and control production documents in construction contracting operations management 

-Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in construction contracting operations management 

-Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of works in construction contracting operations management 

-Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management and sourcing partnerships in construction contracting operations management 

-Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in construction contracting operations management 

-Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction contracting operations management 

-Evaluate work methods and programme in construction contracting operations management 

-Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in construction contracting operations management 

-Control contract work in construction contracting operations management 

-Optimise and control contract progress and costs in construction contracting operations management 

-Prepare and agree contract accounts and entitlement in construction contracting operations management

 A grant of £1500 towards the cost of this course is available to companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.