ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning

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The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning is a nationally recognized qualification aimed at individuals working within construction project planning and coordination roles. This diploma helps professionals formalize their skills and experience while gaining a deeper understanding of operational planning in the construction industry. It supports career growth and validates the technical competencies required for effective construction planning.

This work-based qualification is designed for those who are currently employed in construction planning roles and wish to enhance their practical skills and theoretical understanding. The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning focuses on key planning tasks such as preparing schedules, analyzing project risks, allocating resources, and coordinating with teams to meet project milestones efficiently.

Learners will benefit from a flexible structure that allows them to complete the course while working full-time. Evidence of workplace performance is collected in a portfolio, which is assessed by qualified professionals to ensure it meets industry standards. This hands-on approach ensures that the learning experience is both relevant and immediately applicable to day-to-day operations.

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning is suitable for planners, site coordinators, and assistant project managers who want to demonstrate their competency and gain a formal qualification. It is aligned with national occupational standards and helps candidates develop a broad skillset in planning processes, documentation, and communication within construction projects.

This qualification not only validates your current skills but also enhances your employability by showcasing your ability to contribute to project success through effective planning. By the end of the program, candidates will have a well-rounded understanding of construction planning principles and a recognized qualification that supports career advancement.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

  • Educational Background:
    Applicants should have a sound general education with the ability to understand construction processes, project documentation, and planning schedules.
  • Qualification / Professional Experience:
    Learners must be working in a planning or project support role within the construction industry. Relevant vocational qualifications or proven industry experience in construction planning, coordination, or project administration are advantageous.
  • Age Requirement:
    Applicants must be 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment.
  • English Language Proficiency:
    Candidates should possess adequate English language skills to interpret construction documents, prepare reports, communicate effectively with project teams, and complete assessments successfully.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning have following 15 optional 6 mandatory modules:

Mandatory Units 

TitleLevel
Operate health, safety and welfare systems in construction3
Prepare programmes and schedules of work in construction3
Operate project information systems in construction3
Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction3
Prepare drawings and schedules in construction3
Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in construction4

Optional Units – ONE unit

TitleLevel
Prepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data in construction3
Record the condition of property in construction3
Integrate and control project design information in construction4
Prepare for work operations in construction4
Implement contract work in construction4
Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works3
Prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction3
Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction4
Prepare proposals and obtain feedback for the provision of products and services in construction4
Prepare and process invitations to tender in construction3
Prepare estimates, bids and tenders in construction3
Monitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in construction3
Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment in construction3

Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations, participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Operate health, safety and welfare systems in construction

  • Be able to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
  • Understand how to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
  • Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
  • Understand how to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace

Prepare programmes and schedules of work in construction

  • Be able to obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
  • Understand how to obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
  • Be able to confirm project requirements
  • Understand how to confirm project requirements
  • Be able to prepare a work schedule
  • Understand how to prepare a work schedule

Operate project information systems in construction

  • Be able to obtain and evaluate feedback information
  • Understand how to obtain and evaluate feedback information

Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction

  • Be able to develop and maintain relationships with people
  • Understand how to develop and maintain relationships with people
  • Be able to optimise your own resources to meet objectives
  • Understand how to optimise your own resources to meet objectives
  • Be able to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area
  • Understand how to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area

Prepare and process invitations to tender in construction

  • Be able to identify potential tenderers
  • Understand how to identify potential tenderers
  • Be able to prepare and issue tender documents
  • Understand how to prepare and issue tender documents
  • Be able to check tenders
  • Understand how to check tenders

Prepare estimates, bids and tenders in construction

  • Be able to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
  • Understand how to be able to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
  • Be able to calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tender
  • Understand how to be able to calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tender
  • Be able to collate and present tender information
  • Understand how to be able to collate and present tender information

Prepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data in construction

  • Be able to prepare to carry out surveys
  • Understand how to prepare to carry out surveys
  • Be able to carry out surveys
  • Understand how to carry out surveys
  • Be able to present survey data
  • Understand how to present survey data

Record the condition of property in construction

  • Be able to confirm a condition survey process
  • Understand how to confirm a condition survey process
  • Be able to inspect condition of property
  • Understand how to inspect condition of property
  • Be able to prepare and present condition survey reports and records

Integrate and control project design information in construction

  • Be able to implement project documentation systems
  • Understand how to implement project documentation systems
  • Be able to integrate and evaluate project design information
  • Understand how to integrate and evaluate project design information

Prepare drawings and schedules in construction

  • Be able to prepare drawings and associated information
  • Understand how to prepare drawings and associated information
  • Be able to prepare schedules
  • Understand how to prepare schedules

Prepare for work operations in construction

  • Be able to collate and present tender information
  • Understand how to collate and present tender information
  • Be able to prepare for site operations
  • Understand how to prepare for site operations
  • Be able to implement and control work operations
  • Understand how to implement and control work operations

Implement contract work in construction

  • Be able to control work against agreed contract quality standards
  • Understand how to be able to control work against agreed contract quality standards
  • Be able to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
  • Understand how to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements

Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works

  • Be able to apply dimensional control criteria
  • Understand how to apply dimensional control criteria
  • Be able to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
  • Understand how to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works

Prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction

  • Be able to prepare for physical testing
  • Understand how to prepare for physical testing
  • Be able to carry out physical testing
  • Understand how to carry out physical testing
  • Be able to present test results
  • Understand how to present test results

Assess, plan, and monitor project methods and progress in construction

  • Be able to assess and identify work methods
  • Understand how to assess and identify work methods
  • Be able to develop project programming and resourcing
  • Understand how to develop project programming and resourcing
  • Be able to monitor project progress against agreed programmes
  • Understand how to monitor project progress against agreed programmes

Monitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in construction

  • Be able to identify and monitor requirements for suppliers
  • Understand how to identify and monitor requirements for suppliers
  • Be able to maintain and record supplies of materials
  • Understand how to maintain and record supplies of materials
  • Be able to contribute to improvements in supplier performance
  • Understand how to contribute to improvements in supplier performance

Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment in construction

  • Be able to identify and recommend plant and equipment
  • Understand how to identify and recommend plant and equipment
  • Be able to monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied
  • Understand how to monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied

Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction

  • Be able to monitor contract quantities and costs
  • Understand how to monitor contract quantities and costs
  • Be able to prepare interim valuations and final account
  • Understand how to prepare interim valuations and final account
  • Be able to identify and record income and expenditure
  • Understand how to identify and record income and expenditure
  • Be able to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
  • Understand how to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense

Prepare proposals and obtain feedback for the provision of products and services in construction

  • Be able to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
  • Understand how to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
  • Be able to review and finalise proposals for the provision of products and services
  • Understand how to review and finalise proposals for the provision of products and services
  • Be able to obtain and evaluate feedback information
  • Understand how to obtain and evaluate feedback information

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning provides formal recognition of your competence in construction planning and project coordination. It strengthens your ability to manage schedules, resources, and project timelines effectively within the construction environment.

Key Benefits

  • Develop practical expertise in construction planning and scheduling
  • Improve knowledge of project coordination and workflow management
  • Enhance risk assessment and resource allocation skills
  • Strengthen communication across project teams and stakeholders
  • Gain industry-recognised proof of occupational competence
  • Support career progression into senior planning and project roles

Course Features

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

6 Mandatory 15 optional Modules

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FAQ's About ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Planning

This qualification is ideal for construction planners, project coordinators, site administrators, and professionals involved in scheduling and managing construction activities who want formal recognition of their skills.

Learners will develop skills in project scheduling, resource planning, progress monitoring, risk management, communication, documentation control, and construction workflow coordination.

Yes, the ProQual NVQ Diploma is recognised within the UK construction industry and respected internationally as evidence of professional competence in construction planning operations.

Graduates can progress into roles such as Construction Planner, Planning Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Controller, or move toward senior project management positions.

This diploma supports careers in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure development, property development, industrial projects, and engineering consultancy sectors.

The qualification is assessed through workplace-based evidence, including professional discussions, portfolio submissions, documented project work, and assessor observations demonstrating planning competence.

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