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ApprenticeshipConstruction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

Course overview

Through this apprenticeship you’ll gain understanding of the practicalities of managing elements of construction from pre-construction to handover. This apprenticeship is predominately focused on meeting the needs of main contractors and sub-contractors.

This course is primarily aimed at those who are interested in the day to day practicalities of managing works packages on a development or smaller projects on their own and are looking to develop their career.  

Upon successful completion, you will be qualified for automatic Technician Membership of the Chartered Institute Of Building with no further assessment required, as well as having an HNC in Construction Management

Throughout the course you will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the role of cost management professionals in construction, as defined by the professional bodies, and its application in different contexts within the built environment.

To encourage inter-disciplinary working, you'll frequently work alongside students studying on our other construction-related programmes, including those on our quantity surveying courses and our construction degrees. This will help enhance your understanding of industry and offers excellent peer-to-peer learning opportunities to broaden your knowledge.

You’ll have access to Solent’s state-of-the-art construction materials laboratories. These modern spaces have recently been refurbished as part of a £7m investment into our facilities and have been developed to give students access to an environment which mirrors the feel and atmosphere of a professional studio. This enables students from various built environment courses to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, just as they would in the workplace.

The course has close links with the industry and has been designed with input from companies including Mace, Wilmott Dixon, and Ramboll to ensure the course content is relevant and up-to-date, meaning you'll graduate with the relevant skills sought after by the industry.

Solent is an experienced and well-established apprenticeship training provider, with qualification achievement rates significantly above the national average. Throughout this programme, we'll help you develop your technical and managerial expertise, with sustainability and ethical practice being at the heart of what we offer.

We're proud to be one of only three institutions to be shortlisted for the Best HE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction award at the 2025 Building the Future Awards.

Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted

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For employers

Apprenticeships can add value at all levels of your business:

  • Upskill your staff with industry relevant qualifications.
  • Drive an increase in productivity.
  • Promote long-term loyalty and reduce staff turnover.
  • Reduce the cost of qualifications and training.
  • Develop staff with a minimum of interruption to day-to-day operations.
  • Offer genuine opportunities for personal development.

For apprentices

Here's what a higher or degree apprenticeship can offer you:

  • A combination of on-the-job and academic study which is relevant and applied.
  • A continued wage and contract of employment which includes all the same benefits as any employee.
  • A higher or degree qualification which is recognised, transferrable and the same level as if achieved through traditional study routes.
  • A debt free future with zero tuition fees. (Please note, as apprenticeships are funded by employers, apprentices are not eligible to apply for Student Loans Company loans)
  • An opportunity to develop new skills and progress within your industry.

What does this course lead to?

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, graduates will be able to undertake a wide variety of construction supervisory roles at technician level, such as assistant site manager, assistant construction manager and site supervisor.

Who is this course is for?

This course is primarily aimed at those who are interested in the day to day practicalities of managing works packages on a development or smaller projects on their own and are looking to develop their career.  Applicants must be in suitable employment to be enrolled on this course.

Facilities

Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.

Digital skills are fully embedded throughout the course, using industry standard software to develop confidence in producing reports and programmes. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.


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    Meet the team

    You will be taught by a team of enthusiastic and approachable academics. All academics are current members of the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The course team have extensive industry experience gained during time spent in various construction roles. The team draw on this experience to continually improve the curriculum and maximise learning opportunities.

    The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.

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