ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating
In the world of construction, every successful project begins long before the first brick is laid. It starts with accurate planning, cost forecasting, and a deep understanding of materials, labour, and timeframes. That’s where estimators come in — the hidden strategists who help keep projects financially viable and competitive. If you’re currently working in estimating or seeking to enhance your career in this critical function, the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating is the qualification for you.
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating is a competence-based qualification tailored for professionals who work in construction cost estimation and tender preparation. It validates your skills, knowledge, and experience in preparing accurate estimates and working collaboratively with teams to ensure project success.
Awarded by ProQual AB, a UK-regulated and industry-recognized awarding body, this diploma provides a nationally respected standard for those engaged in estimating roles across the construction and civil engineering sectors.
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating is more than just a qualification — it’s a career-building tool for professionals who want to turn data, drawings, and figures into cost-effective, competitive project outcomes. If you’re already working in construction and want to formalize your skills, this NVQ offers a flexible, respected pathway to personal growth and professional recognition.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old. However, candidates typically range from 18 to 25 years old, given the nature of the roles involved.
- Relevant Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months of relevant work experience in the construction industry. This experience can include roles such as construction operative, site supervisor, or any position related to construction management.
- Existing Qualifications: While there are no specific academic qualifications required, candidates with a Level 2 qualification in a relevant field (such as construction or building services) are preferred.
- Competency in English and Mathematics: Basic proficiency in English and mathematics is essential for understanding course materials and completing assessments. This may be assessed through prior qualifications or an initial assessment during the application process.
Mandatory Units
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating, candidates must complete all the mandatory and one optional units form the following:
Mandatory Units
Mandatory Units – Candidates must complete ALL the units in this group
| Unit Title | Unit Level |
| Operate Health, Safety and Welfare Systems in Construction | 3 |
| Prepare Programmes and Schedules of Work in Construction | 3 |
| Operate Project Information Systems in Construction | 3 |
| Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction | 3 |
| Prepare and Process Invitations to Tender in Construction | 3 |
| Prepare Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction | 3 |
Optional Units – Candidates must complete ONE unit from this group
| Unit Title | Unit Level |
| Prepare For, Collect, Analyse and Present Survey Data in Construction | 3 |
| Record the Condition of Property in Construction | 3 |
| Integrate and Control Project Design Information in Construction | 4 |
| Prepare Drawings and Schedules in Construction | 3 |
| Prepare for Work Operations in Construction | 4 |
| Implement Contract Work in Construction | 4 |
| Establish and Maintain the Dimensional Control of Construction Works | 3 |
| Prepare For and Carry Out Physical Testing in Construction | 3 |
| Assess, Plan and Monitor Project Methods and Progress in Construction | 4 |
| Monitor, Maintain and Improve supplies of Materials in Construction | 3 |
| Recommend and Monitor Supplies of Plant and Equipment in Construction | 3 |
| Prepare and Monitor Costs and Accounts in Construction | 4 |
| Prepare Proposals and Obtain Feedback for the Provision of Products and Services in Construction | 4 |
Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating, learners will achieve the following outcomes:
Operate health, safety and welfare systems in construction
- Be able to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
- Understand how to operate health, safety and welfare systems in the workplace
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
- Understand how to identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
Prepare programmes and schedules of work in construction
- Be able to obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
- Understand how to obtain the information needed to take critical decisions
- Be able to confirm project requirements
- Understand how to confirm project requirements
- Be able to prepare a work schedule
- Understand how to prepare a work schedule
Operate project information systems in construction
- Be able to obtain and evaluate feedback information
- Understand how to obtain and evaluate feedback information
Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction
- Be able to develop and maintain relationships with people
- Understand how to develop and maintain relationships with people
- Be able to optimise your own resources to meet objectives
- Understand how to optimise your own resources to meet objectives
- Be able to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area
- Understand how to undertake personal development in the occupational practice area
Prepare and process invitations to tender in construction
- Be able to identify potential tenderers
- Understand how to identify potential tenderers
- Be able to prepare and issue tender documents
- Understand how to prepare and issue tender documents
- Be able to check tenders
- Understand how to check tenders
Prepare estimates, bids and tenders in construction
- Be able to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
- Understand how to be able to evaluate estimate, bid and tender enquiry documentation
- Be able to calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tender
- Understand how to be able to calculate, quantities, resources and costs within a tender
- Be able to collate and present tender information
- Understand how to be able to collate and present tender information
Prepare for, collect, analyse and present survey data in construction
- Be able to prepare to carry out surveys
- Understand how to prepare to carry out surveys
- Be able to carry out surveys
- Understand how to carry out surveys
- Be able to present survey data
- Understand how to present survey data
Record the condition of property in construction
- Be able to confirm a condition survey process
- Understand how to confirm a condition survey process
- Be able to inspect condition of property
- Understand how to inspect condition of property
- Be able to prepare and present condition survey reports and records
Integrate and control project design information in construction
- Be able to implement project documentation systems
- Understand how to implement project documentation systems
- Be able to integrate and evaluate project design information
- Understand how to integrate and evaluate project design information
Prepare drawings and schedules in construction
- Be able to prepare drawings and associated information
- Understand how to prepare drawings and associated information
- Be able to prepare schedules
- Understand how to prepare schedules
Prepare for work operations in construction
- Be able to collate and present tender information
- Understand how to collate and present tender information
- Be able to prepare for site operations
- Understand how to prepare for site operations
- Be able to implement and control work operations
- Understand how to implement and control work operations
Implement contract work in construction
- Be able to control work against agreed contract quality standards
- Understand how to be able to control work against agreed contract quality standards
- Be able to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
- Understand how to maintain contract compliance with statutory and contractual requirements
Establish and maintain the dimensional control of construction works
- Be able to apply dimensional control criteria
- Understand how to apply dimensional control criteria
- Be able to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
- Understand how to maintain the dimensional accuracy of works
Prepare for and carry out physical testing in construction
- Be able to prepare for physical testing
- Understand how to prepare for physical testing
- Be able to carry out physical testing
- Understand how to carry out physical testing
- Be able to present test results
- Understand how to present test results
Assess, plan, and monitor project methods and progress in construction
- Be able to assess and identify work methods
- Understand how to assess and identify work methods
- Be able to develop project programming and resourcing
- Understand how to develop project programming and resourcing
- Be able to monitor project progress against agreed programmes
- Understand how to monitor project progress against agreed programmes
Monitor, maintain and improve supplies of materials in construction
- Be able to identify and monitor requirements for suppliers
- Understand how to identify and monitor requirements for suppliers
- Be able to maintain and record supplies of materials
- Understand how to maintain and record supplies of materials
- Be able to contribute to improvements in supplier performance
- Understand how to contribute to improvements in supplier performance
Recommend and monitor supplies of plant and equipment in construction
- Be able to identify and recommend plant and equipment
- Understand how to identify and recommend plant and equipment
- Be able to monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied
- Understand how to monitor the performance of plant and equipment supplied
Prepare and monitor costs and accounts in construction
- Be able to monitor contract quantities and costs
- Understand how to monitor contract quantities and costs
- Be able to prepare interim valuations and final account
- Understand how to prepare interim valuations and final account
- Be able to identify and record income and expenditure
- Understand how to identify and record income and expenditure
- Be able to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
- Understand how to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
Prepare proposals and obtain feedback for the provision of products and services in construction
- Be able to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
- Understand how to prepare information for additional costs for reimbursement for loss and expense
- Be able to 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
- Be able to obtain and evaluate feedback information
- Understand how to obtain and evaluate feedback information
By achieving these learning outcomes, candidates will be well-equipped to take on supervisory roles and contribute effectively to construction contracting operations, enhancing their career prospects within the industry.
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating is designed for a diverse range of individuals seeking to enhance their skills and advance their careers in the construction industry. This qualification is ideal for:
- Construction Operatives: Those currently working in hands-on roles within construction who want to formalize their skills and knowledge, preparing them for supervisory positions.
- Site Supervisors: Individuals already in supervisory roles who wish to gain a recognized qualification to validate their experience and improve their management capabilities.
- Team Leaders: Professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and take on more responsibilities within their teams.
- Aspiring Managers: Candidates aiming to transition into management positions in construction, seeking a comprehensive understanding of project management and operational efficiency.
- Specialized Roles: Individuals pursuing specific pathways within construction contracting, such as quantity surveying, project management, or health and safety management.
- Career Changers: Those from related fields who are interested in moving into the construction sector and require foundational knowledge and skills to succeed.
- Recent Graduates: Individuals who have completed relevant studies or apprenticeships and are looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in construction operations.
By targeting these groups, the ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations provides a solid foundation for career progression, ensuring participants are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the dynamic construction environment.
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ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating
