Level 6 and Level 7 NVQs in Construction and Health and Safety

Advance Your Career Into Senior and Strategic Leadership

As construction and health and safety responsibilities increase across the UK, experienced professionals are expected to demonstrate far more than time served. Senior roles now require formal, recognised competence, particularly where compliance, governance, and strategic oversight are involved.

At Target Zero Training, we support experienced managers, site leaders, contractors, and health and safety professionals to formalise their expertise through Level 6 and Level 7 NVQs. These qualifications are not classroom based courses. They are competence assessments, designed around the work you already do.

If you are operating at management or senior management level, these NVQs provide a direct route to higher responsibility, professional recognition, and long term career security.

What Are Level 6 and Level 7 NVQs

NVQs are work based qualifications that assess your real role, real decisions, and real responsibilities. There are no exams, no revision, and no time away from work.

Level 6 NVQs are equivalent to a degree level qualification.
Level 7 NVQs are equivalent to postgraduate level.

They are widely accepted across construction, health and safety, contracting, and senior leadership roles, including for CSCS Black Card and Academically Qualified Person routes, subject to awarding body criteria.

If you want a broader understanding of NVQs and how assessment works, you can explore our full overview here:
About NVQs

Level 6 NVQs For Operational and Management Leadership

Level 6 NVQs are ideal if you are managing people, projects, compliance, or operational delivery but are not yet operating at board or strategic level.

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety NVQ

This qualification is designed for professionals who manage health and safety systems, not just apply them.

It is suited to Health and Safety Managers, Advisors, Compliance Managers, and senior supervisors with organisational responsibility.

You will be assessed on:

• Developing and implementing health and safety policy
• Risk management and control strategies
• Legal compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Monitoring performance and continuous improvement
• Influencing workforce behaviour and leadership culture

This NVQ is widely used as a progression route towards chartered level health and safety status, depending on professional body membership.

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Contracting Operations Management

Level 6 Contracting Operations Management NVQ

This NVQ is designed for professionals who run contracts, manage commercial delivery, and control operational risk.

It is ideal for Contract Managers, Operations Managers, Project Managers, and senior commercial leads.

Assessment focuses on:

• Contract planning and delivery
• Resource management and supply chains
• Financial control and performance monitoring
• Quality assurance and client relationships
• Managing change and operational risk

If you are responsible for outcomes, margins, and client satisfaction, this qualification formalises that responsibility at degree level.

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

Level 6 Site Management NVQ

This is one of the most recognised NVQs in UK construction.

It is aimed at experienced Site Managers, Construction Managers, and Senior Supervisors who are accountable for:

• Site operations and sequencing
• Health and safety compliance
• Workforce coordination
• Quality control and programme delivery

Evidence is gathered directly from your live projects, making this qualification practical, efficient, and immediately relevant to your role.

Level 7 NVQs For Senior and Strategic Leadership

Level 7 NVQs are designed for professionals who influence organisational direction, not just site delivery.

They are suited to Directors, Senior Managers, Heads of Department, and strategic leaders.

Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Site Management

Level 7 Senior Site Management NVQ

This qualification is for individuals with multi site or large scale project responsibility, often operating at regional or national level.

Assessment areas include:

• Strategic planning and organisational leadership
• Governance, compliance, and risk management
• Financial and commercial decision making
• Performance management across teams and projects
• Continuous improvement at organisational level

This NVQ is frequently used by professionals progressing into director level construction roles.

Level 7 NVQ in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management

Level 7 Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management NVQ

This is the highest level health and safety NVQ available and is designed for strategic decision makers.

It is suitable for:

• Heads of Health and Safety
• Directors with corporate risk responsibility
• Senior leaders overseeing complex operations

You will be assessed on:

• Corporate governance and health and safety leadership
• Strategic risk management
• Organisational culture and behavioural influence
• Regulatory compliance at board level
• Embedding health and safety into business strategy

This qualification demonstrates competence at the highest professional level and supports senior leadership credibility across regulated sectors.

How NVQ Assessment Works With Target Zero Training

We assess you based on your role, not hypothetical scenarios.

Our process includes:

• Dedicated assessor support
• Flexible evidence collection around your work
• Professional discussions based on real decisions
• No classroom attendance
• No exams
• No disruption to your job

We work around your projects, deadlines, and responsibilities.

Supporting Your Professional Confidence

Many professionals choose to reinforce their learning and confidence through knowledge checks alongside NVQs. We provide access to industry relevant resources, including our mock testing platform, which supports wider compliance awareness:

Construction and Health and Safety Mock Tests

While NVQs are competence based, maintaining current knowledge strengthens leadership credibility.

Which Level Is Right For You

If you manage people, sites, contracts, or health and safety systems, Level 6 is usually the correct route.

If you influence strategy, governance, budgets, or organisational direction, Level 7 is more appropriate.

If you are unsure, we will review your role and responsibilities and guide you to the correct level, not simply the highest one.

Take the Next Step With Target Zero Training

NVQs are not about starting again. They are about recognising where you already operate and converting that into a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you are progressing towards senior management, strengthening your professional standing, or securing long term career stability, Level 6 and Level 7 NVQs provide a direct, credible pathway.

Explore our full NVQ portfolio and speak to our team today. We will help you turn experience into formal recognition.

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