
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations qualification is designed for technical people working at a junior level in a wide range of job roles.
These include people who might be considered to be office based such as estimators, quantity surveyors, buyers, planners and general contractors; also people who might be considered to be site based and carry out such functions as dimensional control, surveys, work planning and technical sales.
This NVQ covers all sections of the construction cycle. It includes maintenance and demolition and companies specialising in a single operation such as roofing, shopfitting, plastering, painting and decorating etc.
There are 6 pathways to this qualification, Learners must choose one of the following: Buying, Estimating, Surveying, Planning, Site Technical Support, General Contracting.

What are the benefits of this Level 3 NVQ?
Frequently asked questions
All of our assessors for the Construction Contracting Operations Level 3 NVQ are highly experienced, qualified construction professionals who are in a position to add real value to your qualification.
Most of our assessors are Members or Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Building.
CADUK offer two methods of completing this Level 3 NVQ:
- The qualification can be completed interactively online, at your own pace, via our online ePortfolio system.
- Our assessor can come to your location to help you complete the qualification on-site. (Please note that additional charges may apply depending on location).
We provide support for a period of up to 1 year, however this qualification is easily achievable in 1 – 3 months depending on the motivation of the candidate.
Once candidates are registered onto this qualification they are able to apply for the Red Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager CSCS card immediately. This card is issued on a temporary basis, while a Construction related NVQ is being achieved. The card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed.
Once the NVQ has been successfully completed and verified off by the centre, we will request your NVQ certificate from the awarding body. Normally this takes around 7-10 days to arrive. You can use this certificate to apply for the Gold CSCS card.
NVQs are UK regulated qualifications, they are valid for life and do not expire.
CADUK are an Award Winning NVQ centre that have delivered over 1000 construction-related NVQs.
The online ePortfolio system that we developed ourselves was recently recognised at the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Star Awards at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow for our “unique approach to delivering qualifications”.
We strongly believe that the true value of an NVQ is only realised when the qualification has been earned. Experienced people can gain so much by actually going on a journey of self reflective practice, empowering themselves with knowledge by taking ownership of their qualification, then being judged and challenged honestly and professionally by an industry expert.
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Qualification cost
£1500 + VAT
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This Level 3 NVQ is a super platform on which to build a career in construction! Gary Pollard MCIOB, Managing Director
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