An upgrade on the old City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ, this qualification is aimed at construction site supervisors or mid-managers who typically assist or aid the site manager. It is perfect for those individuals who may have progressed into such positions based on experience, perhaps having prior worked as a tradesman or tradesperson. Common trades that move into site supervisory or manager level roles within the work environment include bricklayers and joiners. The qualification has several mandatory units which the candidate must complete. Followed by optional units specific to the area of construction in which the supervisor works. This qualification meets CSR and CSCS mandatory NVQ prerequisite for undertaking the site safety supervisors’ course, which on successful completion gains the gold card or gold supervisors’ card.