CIOB Qualifications

CIOB Programmes in Site Management & Site Supervisory Studies


Current CIOB qualifications
Qualifications and credit framework
List of approved centres
Resources
Syllabi
Resources for students
Resources for centres
Resources for CIOB awarding organisation policies and procedures

The current CIOB Qualifications are:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies (QCF)
  • Level 4 Certificate in Site Management (QCF)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Site Management (QCF)

Details of course structure, recognition and delivery are provided below. Please click on the titles to open the pdf documents.(QCF qualifications replacing the NQF qualifications from Sept 2010)

To view the flyer for the CIOB Site Supervisory Studies and Site Management Programmes, please click here

If you have any question about the CIOB Site Management or Site Supervisory Programmes, please contact us. Or you can download our promotional brochure: programme information brochure (PDF 421kb).

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

To find out more about the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) please click here

Approved Centres

List of Approved Centres (pdf)

The list provides information on centres currently approved to run either or both of the Level 3 or 4 programmes. Certain centres may suspend registration of students for a period of time depending on demand.

Such centres will still be approved as providers for a limited period. Students are requested to contact the colleges directly to determine which programmes are available at this time.

Although the CIOB makes every effort to ensure details contained within the attached centres list are valid, please contact us should you experience any difficulty locating a college or making contact with course leaders.

Resources

Click on the document titles below to download your document. If you can not see the information you need, try searching our online publications in our resources section or contact us.

 

Download the latest syllabus:

Our syllabus has changed for 2010. Please email us if you would like a copy of past syllabi.
New Syllabus 2010 - Level 3 Site Supervisory Studies Diploma (pdf)

Providing information for each of the 6 course units:

  • Planning building operations
  • Organising and controlling operations
  • Supervising safety at the workplace
  • Maintaining the dimensional accuracy of the works
  • Working with people
  • Developing personal skills of teams and self
New Syllabus 2010 - Level 4 Site Management Certificate and Diploma (pdf)

Providing information for each of the 6 course units:

  • Project planning
  • Project control and monitoring
  • Managing the quality of site work
  • Managing health, safety, welfare and risk control at work
  • Managing dimensional control on sites
  • Developing and managing people
  • Improving managerial skills
  • Contractual and legal responsibilities
  • Estimating and measuring work
  • Managing sub-contractors
  • Managing building services
  • Managing technology of modern construction

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Resources For Students

Flyer The flyer to advertise the CIOB Site Supervisory Studies and Site Management Programmes

CIOB Membership Notes

CIOB membership notes for students wishing to join the CIOB.
Student Handbook 2010  (pdf)

The Student Handbook 2010 provides information for students on all CIOB Qualifications including details about the programme structure, membership and CIOB policies on resits, exemptions, plagiarism and more.

Suggested Reading List for Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies & Level4 Certificate/Diploma in Site Management

The reading list is only a suggestion of textbooks to assist with your studies and is not an exhaustive list. It is not compulsory to purchase any of the suggested titles listed.

Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies Record Book

The Record Book is essential for all candidates of the Diploma for a number of reasons:

  • It will serve as your programme and personal record for the whole scheme
  • It will keep your employers aware of the efforts which you are making
  • It will provide proof for employers, potential and actual, and training officers that you have undertaken training units and obtained qualifications in site management.

Level 4 Certificate & Diploma in Site Management Record Book

Click here to take our student satisfaction survey

By completing this survey you will be helping us to measure and evaluate our programmes.

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Resources For Centres

Guidance notes for course tutors and centres Gives guidance on procedures for students, course procedures, CIOB scholarships and awards, assessment and marking schemes, guidance documents available to centres and tutors, contact details, etc.

Guidance on how to apply to become a CIOB centre (pdf) 

Gives guidance for central approval and information on the CIOB, what centre approval is, the submissions process, how to apply etc.
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CIOB Awarding Organisation Policies and Procedures

CIOB Awarding Organisation Policies and Procedures

Customer services statement, appeals policy, certification policy, malpractice policy, risk management procedure and details of the Awarding Organisation and the QCF.

Individual Registration Form

Cover Sheet

Late Registration Procedure

Registration of students on to the CIOB L3 and L4 Diplomas is the responsibility of the centre. Each student needs to complete the individual registration form.  The cover sheet is a summary of all the students.  There should be an individual registration form for each name on the cover sheet. Registration fee is £86.00  per student and the centre will be invoiced for the fees.  Students need to be registered within 12 weeks of the course starting.  A late registration fee of £20.00 per student will be added to the registration fee after 12 weeks.

Certificate claim form for CIOB level 3 Site Certificate in Site Supervisory Studies

Form for you to complete to claim for your certificate of your completed programme

Certificate claim form for CIOB level 4 Site Management Certificate/Diploma

Certificate claim form for CIOB level 4 Site Management Certificate/Diploma - Centre - Construction Industry Federation

CIOB Awarding Organisation Policy Statement for the use of Welsh and Irish (Gaeilge) Language (pdf)

Information on the CIOB's policies for the use of Welsh and Irish (Gaeilge) language

CIOB Awarding Organisation Internal Verification and Assessment

Gives information no the internal verification process, requirements for internal verification, the role of the internal verification, the role of the assessor, providing a verification plan, recording outcomes, a sample internal verification plan and an internal verification flowchart. 

CIOB Awarding Organisation and the Qualifications & Credit Framework (pdf)

This document is intened as guidance for the Awarding Organisation Management Committe (ABMC), External Verifiers and Regulators.

Equality and Diversity Policy (pdf)

Provides information on the equality and diversity awarding organisation policy, equal opportunities statement, equality and diversity within the CIOB awarding organisation qualifications, application of equal opportunities statement and diversity statement

Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations (pdf)

Provides information on inclusion and reasonable adjustments, duties/responsibilitie of awarding organisations and centres, types of assessment and reasonsable adjustments, about the candidate, making reasonble adjustments, requirements for record keeping within the centre, special considerations and malpractice. 

External Verification procedures & guidance (pdf)

Provides information on the external verification process, requirements for external verification, the role of the external verifier, appointment of external verifiers, external verification inspections, the external verification report etc.
   

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