Modern Apprenticeships Scotland

Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship Framework

A competence-based qualification leading to the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card, designed to develop your technical expertise, strengthen your supervisory skills, and gain recognition across a range of specialist roles in construction.

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Gain the competence to progress in a recognised technical or supervisory role within construction with The Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship Framework

Earn a nationally recognised qualification through Kingdom Academy’s sector-leading delivery model.

The Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship Framework is designed for those working in technical and supervisory roles across the construction industry. Delivered through a blend of workplace assessment and structured support, it allows learners to demonstrate competence in areas such as surveying, estimating, site technical support, built environment design, or occupational work supervision.

This qualification provides a recognised route to applying for the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card and offers valuable progression opportunities for those aiming to take on more advanced technical or management roles within construction.

Key benefits of the programme include:

  • Completion in 9-12 months
  • Competence-based, assessed entirely in the workplace
  • One-to-one support from a qualified assessor
  • Provides eligibility for the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card
  • Achievement rates exceeding the national average
  • Supports career progression into site management and higher-level SVQs

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Who Is This Programme For?

This Modern Apprenticeship is aimed at those already working in technical or supervisory roles within the construction industry who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification while continuing to develop on site. It is suitable for learners working as trainee surveyors, estimators, site technicians, design technicians, or occupational work supervisors.

The programme is also suited to individuals who want to formalise their existing skills, gain the competence required for the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card, or progress into higher-level technical and management roles across the construction sector.

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Your Learning Journey...

Stage One

Eligibility & Enrolment

Your journey begins with enrolment and induction. We’ll confirm eligibility, explore funding options, and introduce you to your dedicated Kingdom Academy assessor. You’ll receive a clear plan for your qualification and how assessment will work in your role.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Course introduction and overview

  • Mapping your current role to the SVQ standards

  • Induction to our online learning and support tools

🔑 Key Outcome: You’ll start with confidence, knowing exactly what’s ahead.

Stage One

Stage Two

Core Competence Development

The SVQ is made up of mandatory units that cover the core technical and supervisory competences, alongside specialist units tailored to your chosen routeway.

📋 Mandatory Units include:

  • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area

  • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

  • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace

  • Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental and welfare practices in the workplace

  • Coordinating and organising work operations in the workplace

  • Monitoring progress of work against schedules in the workplace

📋 Specialist Routeways:
Learners then complete units specific to their chosen area of practice, with options available in:

  • Construction Contracting Operations (Surveying)

  • Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating)

  • Construction Contracting Operations (Site Technical Support)

  • Construction Contracting Operations (General)

  • Built Environment Design

  • Occupational Work Supervision

Each routeway develops competence in the technical tasks and responsibilities linked to that role, from measuring and estimating costs, to providing site technical support, supervising teams, or contributing to design processes.

🔑 Key Outcome: Competence in both the core supervisory and technical responsibilities, plus the specialist skills relevant to your occupational area.

Stage Two

Stage Three

Assessment & Evidence Collection

Assessment is entirely workplace-based. You’ll collect a range of evidence, including method statements, risk assessments, work records, photographs, and witness testimonies. Your assessor will also observe your practice and conduct professional discussions to confirm your competence.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Structured evidence plan mapped to the qualification

  • Assessor observations on live projects

  • Portfolio development with ongoing feedback

🔑 Key Outcome: A complete, verified portfolio demonstrating competence in both core and specialist units.

Stage Three

Stage Four

Progress Reviews & Mentoring

Regular reviews with your assessor ensure you stay on track and continue to meet the standards while applying learning directly in your workplace.

📋 What to Expect:

  • One-to-one progress reviews

  • Constructive feedback and support

  • Adjustments to your plan as needed

🔑 Key Outcome: Consistent progress and ongoing professional growth.

Stage Four

Stage Five

Completion & Professional Recognition

On successful completion, learners achieve the SVQ in Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship. This qualification enables progression to more senior technical and supervisory roles, as well as eligibility for the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Final portfolio verification

  • Official Qualifications Scotland certification

  • Guidance on progression routes into site management, higher-level SVQs, or further technical qualifications

🔑 Key Outcome: Recognition of your competence in technical and supervisory skills, and access to wider career opportunities across the construction industry.

Stage Five
Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship Framework

Develop Your Leadership & Progress in Construction Supervision

Delivered through a blend of workplace assessment and one-to-one assessor guidance, this qualification combines the essential skills of technical and supervisory practice with practical, evidence-based assessment. It equips learners with the knowledge and ability to plan work, maintain safety systems, support design and technical functions, coordinate teams, and ensure quality and productivity on construction projects.

Mandatory units include:

  • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area

  • Developing and maintaining working relationships in the workplace

  • Confirming occupational methods of work in the workplace

  • Implementing and maintaining health, safety, environmental and welfare practices in the workplace

  • Coordinating and organising work operations in the workplace

  • Monitoring progress of work against schedules in the workplace

In addition to the mandatory units, learners complete specialist units from one of several routeways, ensuring the qualification reflects their current role and career goals.

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Six Specialist Pathways to Suit Your Role...

Construction Contracting Operations (General)

Construction Contracting Operations (General)

This broad routeway recognises competence across a range of contracting operations. Learners gain skills in planning, monitoring, and supporting site activities, with flexibility to demonstrate their contribution to different aspects of project delivery. It’s well-suited to those with varied responsibilities who want formal recognition and progression opportunities.

Built Environment Design

Built Environment Design

This routeway focuses on supporting the design function within construction. Learners build skills in preparing and adapting technical drawings, working with design information, and contributing to design processes. It’s aimed at those working in technician roles who want to develop their expertise and open up progression routes within the design and architectural side of the industry.

Occupational Work Supervision

Occupational Work Supervision

This routeway develops the competence needed to plan work, allocate tasks, monitor progress, and maintain quality and safety standards. Learners evidence their ability to coordinate small teams and oversee occupational areas. It’s an ideal pathway for operatives stepping into supervisory roles and seeking recognition through the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card.

Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating)

Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating)

This routeway focuses on the skills needed to prepare and submit tenders, assess project costs, and support commercial decision-making. Learners gain competence in evaluating specifications, pricing work, and contributing to competitive bids. It suits those working in estimating roles who want recognition for their expertise and a route to higher-level qualifications.

Construction Contracting Operations (Site Technical Support)

Construction Contracting Operations (Site Technical Support)

This routeway develops the ability to provide accurate technical support to on-site teams. Learners build skills in record keeping, site measurement, data collection, and supporting compliance with design and safety requirements. It’s a strong choice for those supporting site management and seeking progression in technical roles.

Construction Contracting Operations (Surveying)

Construction Contracting Operations (Surveying)

This routeway develops competence in measuring and quantifying construction work to support project cost control. Learners build skills in preparing valuations, assessing progress, and producing accurate records. It’s an ideal pathway for those looking to formalise their surveying role and progress into more senior commercial or cost management positions.
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Essential Information

All the important information you need to move forward with confidence.

A work-based qualification that evidences your competence in technical and supervisory roles within construction. It includes mandatory units in health and safety, planning, coordination, and monitoring, alongside specialist routeways in surveying, estimating, site technical support, general contracting, design, or occupational work supervision.

Those already working in technical or supervisory positions such as trainee surveyors, estimators, design technicians, site technicians, or team supervisors who want to gain a nationally recognised qualification while continuing to develop on site.

Core units in workplace health and safety, planning and organising work, monitoring progress, and maintaining standards. Learners then complete units aligned to their chosen routeway, covering specialist skills such as cost estimating, site measurement, design support, or supervising teams.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through portfolio evidence, assessor observation, professional discussions, and workplace documentation such as method statements, programmes of work, and risk assessments.

Typically between 12 and 18 months, depending on the learner’s role, experience, and routeway.

Yes. It is an SQA-accredited qualification and a recognised route to progression within technical and supervisory roles. The Occupational Work Supervision routeway also provides eligibility for the Gold CSCS Supervisory Card.

No prior qualifications are required, but you must be employed in a relevant role that allows you to demonstrate the competences needed.

Yes. Modern Apprenticeship funding may be available for eligible employees in Scotland. We will confirm your eligibility and employer contribution at enquiry stage.

To apply for the course or learn more about upcoming start dates, please complete the enrolment enquiry form below, and a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss your options and next steps.

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