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Commercial / Estimating / Planning Manager NVQ
Commercial / Estimating / Planning Manager NVQ
The Commercial / Estimating / Planning Manager NVQ Level 6 assesses managers in commercial, estimating and planning roles on construction contracts. It leads to the Black CSCS Manager card. It costs £1,300 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 4–8 weeks with assessment carried out remotely or on site from your normal work — no exams, no classroom, and leads to the Black CSCS Manager card.
Qualification Overview
For commercial managers, senior estimators and planning managers — pricing work, managing budgets and cash flow, producing and managing programmes — this pathway recognises commercial management competence at Level 6.
Evidence comes from the contracts and bids you work on, gathered remotely or on site, typically over 8–12 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management |
| Qualification code | 610/3746/1 |
| Level | 6 |
| Awarding body | GQA |
| Typical completion | 4–8 weeks |
| Assessment | Remote or on-site evidence — no exams, no classroom |
| Typical CSCS route | Black CSCS Manager |
Who this NVQ is for
Commercial managers, estimating managers and planning managers in construction contracting who need formal Level 6 recognition.
Entry requirements
You need to be working in the role (or able to evidence recent competent work) so an assessor can gather real workplace evidence. No exams and no classroom — your day-to-day work is the evidence.
CSCS card route
With this Level 6 NVQ plus the CITB HS&E managers and professionals test you can apply for the Black CSCS Manager card — the highest-level CSCS card for construction managers.
Frequently asked questions
I’m office-based — can I still be assessed?
Yes — assessment is about your real management work, and evidence can be gathered remotely from the documents and decisions you produce.
Cost?
£1,300 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“I had a very good experience with construction training — the examiner was very pleasant and made you feel at ease, just like one of the lads, so you don’t feel so nervous. Will use this company again 100%.”
Andrew Smith — Verified Google review ↗
What card does this NVQ lead to?
Leads to the Black CSCS Manager card
On completion you can apply for the Black CSCS Manager card, proving competence in your trade.
Your NVQ pathway
- Level 2 Skilled
- Level 3 Advanced
- Level 4 Supervisor
- Level 5 Senior Supervisor
- Level 6 Manager
Your current qualification is highlighted. Progress up the pathway as your career develops.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and be assigned a dedicated occupational assessor.
- Gather workplace evidence — photos, videos, witness statements — via our online portal.
- Complete a professional discussion and observations against the 610/3746/1 standards.
- Certification, then apply to CSCS for your card.