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Higher apprenticeship

Construction Site Supervisor

A site leader with essential skills in health and safety, team coordination and quality control

An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.

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36 months36 Months
FeesAny fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.
Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor)Awarded by Pearson
Level 4Nationally recognised
Day releaseHow the taught part runs
Standard ST0048The official reference for this apprenticeship
Before they start

What an apprentice needs

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.

The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.

What they’ll learn

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.

  1. They will supervise specialist contractors and workers

    Supervision of specialist contractors and workers on construction projects.

    Covers Site Supervision & Operations

  2. They will control health and safety standards

    The control of health and safety standards on construction projects, supporting safety in line with UK construction regulations.

    Covers Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction

  3. They will report progress and control the quality of works

    Recording, controlling and reporting progress on a construction project, and controlling the quality of works.

  4. They will help commercial staff monitor costs

    Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project.

    Covers Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction

  5. They will work to minimise environmental impact

    The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects.

The programme

Level 4 · 8 units

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

Delivery will be day release over 2 years.

  1. Level 4

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

    • Core mandatory units
    • Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)Unit 1
    • Construction TechnologyUnit 2
    • The Construction EnvironmentUnit 4
    • Legal and Statutory Requirements in ConstructionUnit 5
    • Surveying, Measuring & Setting-outUnit 7
    • Financial Management & Business Practices in ConstructionUnit 11
    • Site Supervision & OperationsUnit 20
    • Digital Applications for Construction InformationUnit 6
Then: where it leads

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

About this apprenticeship

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.

Read more about this apprenticeship

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

As a guide, apprentices should expect to study for an additional 12 hours per week on top of their scheduled learning. Employers are expected to support their apprentice's study by providing a workplace mentor and supporting meetings and assessments.

Qualification Awarded

HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor) and apprenticeship Construction Site Supervisor.

Next Steps

Contact EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk

Location

University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)

Assessment

Nobody springs anything on anyone

1
End-point assessment

Online test

2
End-point assessment

Project

3
End-point assessment

Professional discussion

More about the assessment

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

EPA:

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

Getting started

What it takes, on both sides

If you're the employer

  • A real role that covers the standard. Your Employer Relationship Officer will check it before anyone enrols.
  • Time released for teaching, on a timetable you'll have from day one.
  • Half an hour every 8 to 10 weeks for a three-way review.
  • Your say-so when the apprentice is ready for their final assessment.

If you want to be the apprentice

  • A job. An apprenticeship is employment, so you need an employer before you can start.
  • Already working in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
  • An initial skills scan with us, so we know where you're starting from.
  • No employer yet? That's the usual starting point, and finding one is the part we help with.
Where it leads

This is a step, not a destination

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

Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.

Progression

Where this course can take you

  1. Before you start
  2. This course Level 4
  3. Further study

Check you have what you need in the entry requirements.

Not sure? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

Careers it can lead to

  • Construction and Building Trades Supervisors £41,700 a year
  • Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
  • Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
  • Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors £43,900 a year
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  • Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors £34,600 a year
  • Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
  • Carpenters and Joiners £30,300 a year

With further study or experience

  • Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals £41,100 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

How to start this apprenticeship

It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.

I'm an employer

Put someone on this programme

Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.

Speak to us today 01724 281111 option 2

Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.

I want to be an apprentice

You'll need an employer first

An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.

No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.