Who Level 6 can suit
CSCS lists a range of management occupations for which a relevant Level 6 construction management or technical NVQ can support a Black Manager card application, including a number of site-management, surveying, planning and contracting roles. Candidates must already be working in a relevant management or technical occupation and comply with the eligibility requirements set by the selected qualification.
How assessment works
This is an NVQ assessment route rather than a fixed-duration classroom course. Candidates demonstrate occupational competence using evidence from their work, supported by an assessor. Exact duration varies with experience, evidence availability, qualification choice and assessment progress.
Before you enrol
Your occupation and proposed Level 6 qualification should be checked against the current CSCS requirements. Applicants for the Black Manager card must also pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment test within the required period. The test is booked directly with CITB.
Price and delivery
Current advertised price: £1,490 (£1,788 including VAT). Assessment support is remote online. The awarding body, qualification title, units, registration arrangements and provider terms are confirmed before enrolment.
SMSTS is relevant site-management safety training, but CSCS states that SMSTS itself is not accepted as the occupational qualification for a CSCS card. It may still be useful alongside the NVQ for people with site-management responsibilities.
CSCS card eligibility depends on the applicant’s occupation, qualification and current card-scheme rules. Check the official CSCS requirements.