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Operations Manager NVQ
Operations Manager NVQ
The Operations Manager NVQ Level 6 assesses construction operations managers overseeing multiple projects, teams or business functions. 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
If you run construction operations across projects — resources, performance, health and safety leadership, client and supply-chain management — this pathway evidences senior operational management competence at Level 6.
Assessment is evidence-based from your live management work, 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
Operations managers and senior managers in construction contracting businesses seeking the Black CSCS Manager card or formal 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
What’s the difference from Site Management Level 6?
Site Management focuses on running a site; Contracting Operations Management covers the wider business of delivering contracts — commercial, planning and operations roles.
Cost?
£1,300 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“The NVQ level 2 was very informative, easy to take in and presented very well. Would definitely recommend Construction Training Group for any of your accreditation and training needs.”
Max Fitzpatrick — 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.