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Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard ST0048

About

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Site Supervisor and typical job titles can include Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor or Construction Site Supervisor. In the case of SME construction companies, the roles are likely to include Site Manager or Site Supervisor. They are associated with the supervision of specialist contractors and workers on construction projects and are based on construction sites with occasional time in offices.

The main duties and tasks of a Construction Site Supervisor are:

  • Supervision of specialist contractors
  • The control of health and safety standards on construction projects
  • Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project
  • The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
  • Control of quality of works on a construction project
  • Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project

Benefits for the Employer

Enrolling your apprentice in the Construction Site Supervisor ST0048 standard ensures your team gains a site leader equipped with essential skills in health and safety, team coordination, and quality control. This standard prepares apprentices to oversee site operations effectively, supporting project efficiency and safety in line with UK construction regulations, ultimately strengthening your workforce with reliable, qualified supervision.

Benefits for the Apprentice

The Construction Site Supervisor ST0048 standard provides a strong foundation for a leadership role in the UK construction industry. Apprentices gain hands-on skills in site management, safety protocols, and team leadership, all crucial for maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines. This qualification is a stepping stone toward a supervisory career, positioning you for future roles and growth within the industry.

Learning Approach

Combination of day release for 2.5 years to study and achieve Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor),

alongside progression of workplace evidence to support knowledge, skills and behaviours for end point assessment (EPA).

Study Commitment

Part-Time attendance

Qualification Awarded

Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor)

Next Steps

Contact EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk

Location

University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 4

  • Delivery

    Part-Time

  • Duration

    36 Months

  • Awarding Body

    Pearson

Apply or Enquire

Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor)

Delivery will be day release over two years.

Unit structure:

Core Mandatory Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)

Core Mandatory Unit 2: Construction Technology

Core Mandatory Unit 4: The Construction Environment

Core Mandatory Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction

Core Mandatory Unit 7: Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out

Core Mandatory Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction

Core Mandatory Unit 20: Site Supervision & Operations

Core Mandatory Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling

There are 3 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 6 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 3 elements are:

Assessment 1:  Online test

Assessment 2: Project

Assessment 3: Professional discussion

Individual employers will determine their own entry requirements, but the typical entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science; or a Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor). Or alternatively progression to a Degree Apprenticeship

Financial Support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

Refer to Levy.

Apply or Enquire

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