ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support

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The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support is a nationally recognized qualification developed for professionals working in technical support roles on construction sites. This diploma helps validate practical expertise and on-the-job performance, ensuring that learners are competent in supporting project delivery through accurate information management, technical coordination, and site communication.

This qualification is specifically designed for individuals who play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of construction projects through technical and administrative support. The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support is ideal for those already working in the field who want to enhance their professional credibility, formalize their skills, and pursue career progression.

The course is structured around real workplace activities and does not require traditional classroom study or written exams. Instead, learners build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their competence in tasks such as document control, resource coordination, supporting engineers and managers, and contributing to health and safety compliance. This flexible approach allows candidates to learn while working full-time in their current role.

Employers across the UK construction industry highly value this qualification as it directly aligns with national occupational standards. It equips learners with the essential technical and interpersonal skills needed to operate confidently in a site-based environment. The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support also helps ensure compliance with industry regulations and contributes to higher standards of project management and site efficiency.

Completing this NVQ diploma confirms your ability to support construction projects at a technical level, making you a valuable asset to any construction team. Whether you’re an assistant site technician, technical coordinator, or site-based support professional, this qualification provides a solid foundation for continued professional development and access to more senior roles in the construction industry.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

  • Educational Background:
    Applicants should have a suitable general education that enables them to understand construction documentation, technical drawings, and site procedures.
  • Qualification / Professional Experience:
    Learners should be working in a construction or site technical support role where they are involved in assisting with documentation, coordination, compliance, or technical site operations.
  • Age Requirement:
    Applicants must be 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment.
  • English Language Proficiency:
    Learners must have sufficient English language skills to interpret technical documents, communicate effectively with site teams, and complete written assessments to the required standard.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support have following 13 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
Implement contract work in construction4
Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works3

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
Prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction3
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
Prepare drawings and schedules in construction3
Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in construction4
Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction4

Mandatory Units

Implement contract work in construction

  • Control work against agreed contract quality standards
  • Understand how to be able to control work against agreed contract quality standardsCont.
  • Maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
  • Understand how to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirementsCont.

Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works

  • Apply dimensional control criteria
  • Understand how to apply dimensional control criteriaCont.
  • Maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
  • Understand how to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works

Optional Units – Candidates must complete ONE unit

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 surveysCont.
  • 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

  • Confirm a condition survey process
  • Understand how to confirm a condition survey processCont.
  • Inspect condition of property
  • Understand how to inspect condition of propertyCont
  • Prepare and present condition survey reports and records
  • Understand how to prepare and present condition survey reports and records

Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction

  • Implement project documentation systems
  • Understand how to implement project documentation systemsCont.
  • Integrate and evaluate project design information
  • Understand how tointegrate and evaluateproject designinformation

Prepare drawings and schedules in construction

  • Prepare drawings and associated information
  • Understand how to prepare drawings and associated information count
  • Prepare schedules
  • Understand how to prepare schedules

Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction

  • Identify potential tenderers
  • Understand how to identify potential tenderers
  • Prepare and issue tender documentCont.
  • Understand how to prepare and issue tender documents
  • Check tenders
  • Understand how to check tenders

Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction

  • Evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
  • Understand how to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
  • Calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tender
  • Understand how to calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tenderCont.
  • Collate and present tender information
  • Understand how to collate and present tender information

Prepare for work operations in construction

  • Review construction phase information
  • Understand how to review construction phase informationCont
  • Prepare for site operations
  • Understand how to prepare for site operationsCont.
  • Implement and control work operations
  • Understand how to implement and control work operations

Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction

  • Be able to prepare for physical testing
  • Understand how to prepare for physical testing count.
  • Carry out physical testing
  • Understand how to carry out physical testing count.
  • Present test results
  • Understand how to present test results

Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction

  • Assess and identify work methods
  • Understand how to assess and identify work methods
  • Develop project programming and resourcing
  • Understand how to develop project programming and resourcing count.
  • Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
  • Understand how to monitor project progress against agreed programmes count.

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 materials supplyCont.
  • Be able to maintain and record supplies of materials
  • Understand how to maintain and record supplies of materials to meet project requirements
  • Be able to contribute to improvements in supplier performanceCont.
  • Understand how to contribute to improvements in supplier

Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment in construction

  • Identify and recommend plant and equipment
  • Understand how to identify and recommend plant and equipment
  • Monitor the performance of plant and equipment suppliedCont.
  • Understand how to monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied

Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction

  • Monitor contract quantities and costs
  • Understand how to monitor contract quantities and costsCont
  • Prepare interim valuations and final account
  • Understand how to prepare interim valuations and final account
  • Identify and record income and expenditure
  • Understand how to identify and record income and expenditure
  • Prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
  • Prepare information for claims for reimbursement for loss and expense

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma strengthens professional competence in site technical support within construction contracting operations. It provides practical recognition of skills and supports career progression in technical and supervisory roles.

Key Benefits

  • Develop practical skills in site technical support and coordination
  • Improve understanding of construction documentation and compliance
  • Enhance communication between technical and operational teams
  • Gain formal recognition of workplace competence
  • Increase employability in construction and civil engineering sectors
  • Achieve an industry-recognised and regulated qualification

Course Features

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

6 Mandatory 13 optional Modules

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FAQ's About ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Site Technical Support

This qualification is suitable for site technical support staff, construction coordinators, project assistants, and professionals involved in supporting technical site operations who want formal recognition of their skills.

Learners will develop skills in technical documentation management, site coordination, compliance monitoring, communication, problem-solving, and supporting construction project delivery.

Yes, the ProQual NVQ Diploma is widely recognised in the UK construction sector and respected internationally as evidence of occupational competence.

Graduates can progress into roles such as Site Technical Support Officer, Construction Coordinator, Technical Assistant, Project Support Officer, or move toward supervisory and site management positions.

This diploma supports careers in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure development, property development, and engineering consultancy services.

The qualification is assessed through workplace-based evidence, including observation, professional discussion, and submission of documentation demonstrating real-world competence in site technical support activities.

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