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Highfield Qualifications · RQF Level 3

Highfield Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating) (RQF)

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  • LevelRQF Level 3
  • Total credits94
  • Guided learning320 hours
  • Units in this qualification19

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Highfield Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating) (RQF)

These are the units Highfield Qualifications registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll assess and identify appropriate work methods for construction projects. The unit includes evaluating work methods, analysing associated risks, developing project programming and resourcing, and monitoring progress against agreed programmes to ensure effective project delivery.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess work methods in construction projects
  • Identify work methods in construction projects
  • Understand how to assess work methods in construction projects
  • Understand how to identify work methods in construction projects
  • Develop project programming for construction projects
  • Develop resourcing for construction projects
  • Understand how to develop project programming for construction projects
  • Understand how to develop resourcing for construction projects
  • Monitor project progress against agreed programmes in construction projects
  • Understand how to monitor project progress against agreed programmes in construction projects
Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to develop and maintain effective working relationships in construction. You'll communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, maintain professional boundaries, optimise personal resources to meet objectives, and undertake personal development activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop and maintain relationships with people.
  • Understand how to develop and maintain relationships with people.
  • Optimise your own resources to meet objectives.
  • Understand how to optimise your own resources to meet objectives.
  • Undertake personal development in the occupational practice area.
  • Understand how to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area.
Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction worksReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll establish and maintain dimensional control in construction works. The unit covers applying dimensional control criteria, checking works against specified tolerances, and implementing corrective actions to ensure accuracy and compliance with construction standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply dimensional control criteria to construction works
  • Understand how to apply dimensional control criteria to construction works
  • Maintain the dimensional accuracy of construction works
  • Understand how to maintain the dimensional accuracy of construction works
Implement contract work in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to implement contract work in construction, ensuring compliance with quality standards and statutory requirements. The unit includes quality control procedures, addressing deviations, and maintaining contract compliance throughout the project.

What you'll be able to do

  • Control work against agreed contract quality standards to ensure compliance
  • Explain the methods used to control work against agreed contract quality standards
  • Maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements throughout the project
  • Explain how to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements and address any non-compliance issues
Integrate and control project design information in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners to implement and manage project documentation systems. You'll create, store, control access to, and archive project documents, integrate design information from various sources, and evaluate its suitability for project requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement project documentation systems in construction
  • Understand how to implement project documentation systems in construction
  • Integrate project design information in construction
  • Evaluate project design information in construction
  • Understand how to integrate project design information in construction
  • Understand how to evaluate project design information in construction
Monitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll monitor, maintain, and improve material supplies in construction projects. The unit covers identifying supplier requirements, monitoring performance against quality and delivery standards, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating material supplies to meet project needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify requirements for suppliers in construction projects
  • Monitor requirements for suppliers in construction projects
  • Identify requirements for materials supply in construction projects
  • Monitor requirements for materials supply in construction projects
  • Maintain records of supplies of materials in construction projects
  • Record supplies of materials in construction projects
  • Maintain supplies of materials to meet project requirements
  • Record supplies of materials to meet project requirements
  • Contribute to improvements in supplier performance in construction projects
  • Understand how to contribute to improvements in supplier performance in construction projects
Operate health, safety and welfare systems in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll operate health, safety, and welfare systems within construction workplaces. The unit includes implementing and monitoring procedures, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and applying control measures in accordance with legal requirements to maintain a safe working environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace.
  • Understand how to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace.
  • Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace.
  • Understand how to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace.
Operate project information systems in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to operate project information systems within construction environments. You'll input, retrieve, update, and maintain project data while understanding principles of information management and data security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Operate project information systems in construction to manage data effectively
  • Explain the principles and procedures for operating project information systems in construction
Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the preparation and monitoring of costs and accounts in construction projects. You'll learn to monitor contract quantities and costs, prepare interim valuations and final accounts, and identify and record income and expenditure accurately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Monitor contract quantities and costs effectively
  • Understand the processes involved in monitoring contract quantities and costs
  • Prepare interim valuations and final accounts accurately
  • Understand the procedures for preparing interim valuations and final accounts
  • Identify and record income and expenditure meticulously
  • Understand the methods for identifying and recording income and expenditure
  • Prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense claims
  • Understand the requirements for preparing information for claims for reimbursement for loss and expense
Prepare and process invitations to tender in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to prepare and process invitations to tender in construction. You'll identify potential tenderers, prepare and issue tender documents, and check tenders for completeness and compliance with project requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify potential tenderers for construction projects
  • Understand the criteria for identifying suitable potential tenderers
  • Prepare and issue tender documents in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Understand the processes involved in preparing and issuing tender documents
  • Check tenders for completeness and compliance
  • Understand the methods for checking tenders effectively
Prepare drawings and schedules in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to prepare construction drawings and associated schedules to meet industry standards. The unit covers principles of technical drawing, types of construction drawings, and the use of CAD software for accurate documentation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare construction drawings and associated information to required standards
  • Understand the principles and techniques for preparing construction drawings and associated information
  • Prepare schedules accurately and comprehensively
  • Understand the methods for preparing schedules effectively
Prepare estimates, bids and tenders in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to prepare estimates, bids, and tenders by evaluating enquiry documentation and calculating quantities, resources, and costs. You'll understand the purpose and content of tender documents and collate information for submission.

What you'll be able to do

  • Evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation.
  • Understand how to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation.
  • Calculate quantities, resources and costs within a tender.
  • Understand how to calculate quantities, resources and costs within a tender.
  • Collate and present tender information.
  • Understand how to collate and present tender information.
Prepare for and carry out physical testing in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction. The unit includes adherence to relevant standards, preparation of testing areas, accurate test execution, and clear presentation of test results.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare for physical testing in accordance with relevant standards and procedures
  • Explain the methods used to prepare for physical testing activities
  • Carry out physical testing accurately and safely
  • Describe the procedures for carrying out physical testing and interpreting results
  • Present test results clearly and concisely
  • Explain how to present test results in a format suitable for different audiences
Prepare for work operations in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to prepare for work operations in construction by reviewing phase information, assessing hazards, and preparing the site. The unit also covers implementing and controlling work operations according to organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Review construction phase information effectively
  • Explain the processes involved in reviewing construction phase information
  • Prepare for site operations in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Describe the methods used to prepare for site operations
  • Implement work operations according to agreed plans and specifications
  • Explain how to implement and control work operations to meet project requirements
Prepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the preparation, collection, analysis, and presentation of survey data in construction. You'll understand survey objectives, select appropriate methods, conduct surveys safely, and present data clearly and accurately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare effectively to carry out surveys in construction environments
  • Understand the preparatory steps required for conducting surveys
  • Carry out surveys accurately and efficiently
  • Understand the techniques and equipment used in conducting surveys
  • Present survey data in a clear and understandable format
  • Understand the methods for presenting survey data effectively
Prepare programmes and schedules of work in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain skills to prepare comprehensive work programmes and schedules in construction. The unit focuses on obtaining necessary information, confirming project requirements, and applying effective scheduling techniques to support project delivery.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain the necessary information to make critical decisions regarding work schedules
  • Understand how to effectively obtain information needed for critical decision-making
  • Confirm project requirements to ensure alignment with objectives
  • Understand the importance of confirming project requirements and the methods for doing so
  • Prepare a comprehensive work schedule that meets project needs
  • Understand the principles and techniques for preparing effective work schedules
Prepare proposals and obtain feedback for the provision of goods and services in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to prepare, present, review, and finalise proposals for goods and services in construction. The unit covers key elements of successful proposals, tailoring content to client needs, and obtaining feedback effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare and present proposals for the provision of products and services.
  • Understand how to prepare and present proposals for the provision of products and services.
  • Review and finalise proposals for the provision of products and services.
  • Understand how to review and finalise proposals for the provision of products and services.
  • Obtain and evaluate feedback information.
  • Understand how to obtain and evaluate feedback information.
Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers recommending and monitoring supplies of plant and equipment for construction projects. You'll identify suitable equipment, justify selections based on project needs, and monitor performance to ensure economic efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and recommend appropriate plant and equipment for construction projects
  • Explain the factors to consider when identifying and recommending plant and equipment
  • Monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
  • Explain how to monitor the economic performance of plant and equipment supplied and identify areas for improvement
Record the condition of property in constructionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with skills to conduct condition surveys of properties. You'll confirm suitable survey processes, inspect property conditions, and prepare detailed reports and records to document findings accurately for construction and maintenance purposes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Confirm a condition survey process for property in construction
  • Understand how to confirm a condition survey process for property in construction
  • Inspect the condition of property in construction
  • Understand how to inspect the condition of property in construction
  • Prepare condition survey reports and records for property in construction
  • Present condition survey reports and records for property in construction
  • Understand how to prepare condition survey reports and records for property in construction
  • Understand how to present condition survey reports and records for property in construction

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Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in constructionDevelop and maintain working relationships and personal development in constructionEstablish and maintain the dimensional control of construction worksImplement contract work in constructionIntegrate and control project design information in constructionMonitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in constructionOperate health, safety and welfare systems in constructionOperate project information systems in construction

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Highfield Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating) (RQF)
  • Collect, analyse and prevent measured survey data
  • Develop a schedule of work
  • Develop estimates and tenders for electrotechnical projects
  • Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works
  • Implement Contract Work in Construction
  • Integrate and control project design information in construction
  • Operate project information systems in construction
  • Prepare Asbestos Survey Reports and Records
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Collect, analyse and prevent measured survey dataDevelop a schedule of workDevelop estimates and tenders for electrotechnical projectsEstablish and maintain the dimensional control of construction worksImplement Contract Work in ConstructionIntegrate and control project design information in constructionOperate project information systems in constructionPrepare Asbestos Survey Reports and RecordsPrepare Building for Air Tightness TestingPrepare and process invitations to tender in constructionPrepare drawings and schedules in built environment designPrepare drawings and schedules in constructionPrepare estimates, bids and tenders in constructionPrepare for Work Operations in ConstructionPrepare for and carry out physical testing in constructionPrepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data in constructionPrepare proposals and obtain feedback for the provision of products and services in constructionPresent schedules of work and prepare for the implementation of work programmes+2 more

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Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in constructionLevel 3

Applied to your own work

Learners will assess and identify appropriate work methods for construction projects. The unit includes evaluating work methods, analysing associated risks, developing project programming and resourcing, and monitoring progress against agreed programmes to ensure effective project delivery.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
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Built for Highfield Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating) (RQF)

19 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Highfield Qualifications.

  1. Assess, plan and monitor project methods and progress in construction
  2. Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction
  3. Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works
  4. Implement contract work in construction
  5. Integrate and control project design information in construction
  6. Monitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in construction

and 13 more in the full unit list below.

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