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NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision
Find out more about this qualification including who it’s for, what’s involved, and how to get started.

NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision
An essential, lifetime qualification for construction supervisors
Developed for achievement in a real workplace environment, this internationally recognised qualification assesses and verifies your existing skills, knowledge, training and experience in supervising others in your occupational area.
After completing this NVQ and passing the CITB Specialist Supervisory Health, Safety & Environment Test, you can apply for your gold CSCS card.
NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision
Who attends?
This Level 3 NVQ is suitable for you if you are already working as an experienced supervisor.
Need to develop your supervisor skills? Check out our Supervisor Development Programme.
Certification
NVQs are lifetime qualifications. However, gold CSCS cards must be renewed every five years.
Length
On average, this NVQ takes between 1-3 months to complete, depending on when the site visit can be completed.

NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision
How does it work?
- Your assessor will call you to carry out a profile and ensure this is the right course for you.
- We’ll visit you on-site to carry out your assessment in person. This includes inducting you onto the course, carrying out the knowledge portion of the qualification through a professional discussion, and collecting evidence of your competence through recorded observations and photographs.
- Once this has been completed, we’ll obtain a testimony from your line manager or similar witness.
- We’ll sign off your portfolio and have it checked by our internal verifier before claiming your certificate from the awarding body, NOCN.
- We’ll receive your certificate and pass it on to you.
Course funding
If you are up to date with your CITB levy returns, you can claim a £1250 grant back upon completion of this qualification.
This grant can be claimed in conjunction with the Skills and Training Fund.

NVQ Level 3 – Occupational Work Supervision
What’s covered?
The Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision is made up of eight units:
- Monitoring progress of work against schedules
- Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental and welfare practices
- Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships
- Co-ordinating and organising work operations
- Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area
- Confirming the occupational method of work
- Confirming work meets contractual, industry and manufacturers’ standards
- Allocating and monitoring the use of plant, machinery or equipment
Why choose us?
JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.
Our trainers are professional, experienced and friendly, and travel to meet you in person on-site to strengthen your NVQ portfolio. This provides minimal disruption to your daily operations and allows us to support you to complete your qualification in far less time than an apprenticeship. We have boots-on-the-ground experience working in the construction industry, so we understand the importance of minimising time away from the workplace.
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, CITB levy payers can claim a grant of £1250 upon completion of this award.
To find out more, book a profiling call or get a quote, please submit the enquiry form below.