Modern Apprenticeships Scotland

Construction Technical at SCQF Level 9 Apprenticeship Framework

A competence-based qualification designed to strengthen your technical expertise, evidence your ability to manage complex construction activities, and gain recognition as a senior professional in planning lifts or design management.

Gain recognition for your expertise with the Construction Technical at SCQF Level 9 Apprenticeship, specialising in Planning Lifts or Design Management

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

The Construction Technical at SCQF Level 9 Apprenticeship is designed for professionals taking on senior technical responsibilities in construction. It offers two specialist routeways: Planning Lifts and Built Environment Design Management. Learners develop advanced competence in planning and coordinating lifting operations, or in managing design processes within the built environment, depending on their chosen pathway.

This qualification provides a flexible route for construction professionals to evidence their competence against National Occupational Standards. Delivered entirely in the workplace, it is assessed through live projects and supported by one-to-one guidance from a dedicated assessor.

Key benefits of the programme include:

Completion in 12 to 18 months
Delivered in the workplace, minimising time away from site or office
Tailored assessment reflecting live projects and responsibilities
Achievement rates exceeding the national average
Recognised by the CIOB

Why You Should Choose
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Who Is This Programme For?

This apprenticeship is suited to professionals in technical roles who are moving into senior responsibility within lifting operations planning or design management. It is particularly relevant for those managing the safe planning of complex lifts, or coordinating design processes and compliance within the built environment. It is also ideal for individuals seeking a competence-based qualification to support career progression or professional membership.

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 a set of mandatory units that provide the foundation for managing technical and operational responsibilities at a senior level. These cover health and safety, performance management, decision-making, and professional relationships.

📋 Mandatory Units:

Maintain health, safety and welfare systems in construction technical management
Manage people’s performance at work
Chair meetings and take decisions in construction technical management
Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction technical management

In addition to the mandatory units, learners complete specialist units from their chosen routeway. These allow you to evidence advanced skills in either Planning Lifts — focusing on the safe planning and coordination of lifting operations – or Built Environment Design Management – focusing on managing and coordinating design processes within construction projects.

🔑 Key Outcome: A strong grounding in essential operational and leadership competences, enhanced by specialist units that reflect your chosen routeway and career goals.

Stage Two

Stage Three

Workplace Evidence Collection

Throughout the qualification, you will collect workplace evidence to build a portfolio demonstrating your competence across all selected units.

📋 What to Expect:

Structured evidence plan agreed with your assessor
Workplace documentation, reports, schedules, and records
Professional discussions and reflective accounts
Witness testimonies from colleagues or supervisors

🔑 Key Outcome: A complete, verified portfolio mapped to the National Occupational Standards.

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

Once your portfolio has been completed and verified, you will achieve the Qualifications Scotland Construction Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 9, a qualification recognised across the construction industry.

📋 What to Expect:

Final portfolio submission and internal verification
Official Qualifications Scotland certification
Guidance on progression opportunities, including professional membership routes

🔑 Key Outcome: Formal recognition of your skills and capability as a senior technical professional in planning lifts or design management.

Stage Five

Qualifications Scotland Construction Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 9

Build the Expertise to Lead in Planning Lifts or Design Management

Delivered entirely in the workplace and supported by one-to-one assessor guidance, this qualification combines advanced technical skills with evidence-based assessment. It equips professionals to manage people, processes, and compliance in complex construction environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Covering areas such as health and safety, performance management, decision-making, and professional relationships, the programme ensures learners can take on senior responsibilities with confidence.

The mandatory units include:

Maintaining health, safety and welfare systems in construction technical management
Managing people’s performance at work
Chairing meetings and taking decisions in construction technical management
Developing and maintaining working relationships and personal development in construction technical management

In addition to the mandatory units, learners complete specialist units tailored to their chosen routeway. This may involve planning and coordinating lifting operations to national safety standards, or managing and integrating design processes within the built environment.

These units focus on the critical competences needed to excel in senior technical roles, enabling participants to strengthen their capability, improve operational performance, and gain recognition as trusted leaders within construction.

Two Specialist Pathways to Suit Your Role...

Planning Lifts

This routeway develops the competence to plan, monitor, and coordinate lifting operations on construction projects. Learners build expertise in assessing lift requirements, preparing lift plans, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with national safety standards. It is suited to those responsible for overseeing crane operations and other complex lifting activities, providing the knowledge and recognition needed to manage lifting operations safely and effectively.

Built Environment Design Management

This routeway focuses on managing and coordinating design processes within the built environment. Learners develop skills in reviewing design information, managing compliance with technical and regulatory requirements, coordinating input from design teams, and supporting project delivery through effective design management. It is aimed at those working in senior technical roles where design coordination and management are central to project success.

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We have a great relationship with Kingdom Academy, especially with the delivery of apprenticeships. Kingdom are our main CIH apprenticeship provider, and we enrol new learners continuously. We work very closely to ensure that the learner journey is a great one, and that both us and Kingdom are having their needs met. The support we receive is incredibly helpful and we know that any concerns we have will be taken seriously and acted on in a timely manner. We love working with Kingdom"

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2024

Essential Information

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

What is the Construction Technical at SCQF Level 9 Apprenticeship?

A work-based qualification that evidences your competence in senior technical roles within construction. It combines mandatory units in health and safety, performance management, decision-making, and professional relationships with specialist routeways in Planning Lifts or Built Environment Design Management.

Who is this course for?

This programme is aimed at professionals taking on senior technical responsibilities, such as lift planners, design managers, or those overseeing compliance and coordination within complex projects.

What topics are covered in the course?

Core topics include health and safety management, leadership and decision-making, performance management, and professional working relationships. Learners then complete units tailored to their chosen routeway, focusing on either lifting operations or design management.

How Is The Course Delivered?

This is a work-based qualification, so all learning takes place through your day-to-day role, guided by a dedicated assessor. You will have regular one-to-one sessions (online or on site) to review progress, receive feedback, and plan your evidence. Learning is supported by professional discussions, guidance on best practice, and tailored resources, with all assessment activity designed to fit around your work commitments.

How long does the qualification take to complete?

Most learners complete the qualification in 12 to 18 months. The exact duration depends on your role, the availability of evidence, and the frequency of review meetings with your assessor.

Is this qualification recognised in the construction sector?

Yes. The SVQ Construction Contracting Operations Management at SCQF Level 9 is widely recognised across the construction industry and supports career progression into senior roles. It can also contribute towards professional membership routes such as CIOB.

Do I need prior qualifications?

No formal qualifications are required, but you must be in a senior construction role that allows you to demonstrate the competences in the SVQ. Experience in managing projects, people, and resources is essential.

Is funding available?

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

How can I apply for the course?

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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To apply for the course or learn more about upcoming start dates, 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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