Construction update April 2019
An update on all that is new in the Construction sector.
Qualifications |
SASE Framework |
New Standard & Qualifications |
Available/ Notes |
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations |
Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying) |
Bricklayer Level 2.
Does not mandate an NVQ though Existing NVQ L2 Diploma in Trowel Occupations may be acceptable BTEC Construction Occupations (bricklaying) may be used, subject to employer acceptance |
Standard and Assessment plan approved , EPA in development during 2019. |
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, BTEC Diploma in Construction Occupations (Carpentry/ Joinery) |
Intermediate Construction Building: Wood Occupations |
Carpentry and Joinery (Site Carpenter, Architectural Joiner). Existing NVQ L2 Diploma in Wood Occupations is mandated. BTEC Diploma in Construction Occupations (carpentry/ Joinery) may be used |
Standard and Assessment Plan approved. EPA developed by Pearson and available for first assessments September 2019 Note SASE framework ended on 31st December 2018 |
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction Occupations |
Advanced Construction Building: Wood Occupations |
Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Carpentry and Joinery (Site Carpenter, Architectural Joiner). Existing NVQ L3 Diploma in Wood Occupations. |
Standard and Assessment Plan Approved |
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction Occupations |
Construction Specialist: Plastering |
Plasterer No qualifications specified, though NVQ L3 and existing knowledge qualification may be used, subject to employer acceptance |
In development Standard approved March 17 (Assessment Plan still in development). NVQ 3 and BTEC L3 may be acceptable route to meet on-programme requirements, (as the standard links to the same CSCS requirements for NVQ), subject to individual employer approval |
L2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair/ Refurbishment |
Intermediate Construction Building: Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair/ Refurbishment |
Property Maintenance Operative Portfolio and research assignment (qualifications not mandatory) |
Standard and Assessment Plan Available Note this is not a like-for-like replacement standard. Construction NVQ e.g. Building Maintenance Multi-Trade/ Wood Occupations / Painting & Decorating can cover much of the skill standards. |
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – slinger signaller Level 2 NVQ Certificate/ Diploma in Construction Plant Operations BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations |
Construction Civil Engineering: Controlling Lifting Operations, and Construction Plant Operations |
Lifting Technician Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – slinger signaller Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant Operations (mobile/ tower/ crawler/ crane units) Approved industry tests to meet knowledge curriculum |
Live February 2018
Note this is not a like-for-like replacement, with two NVQ’s now recommended covering the role of ‘Lifting Technician’. |
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment (Surveying) |
Surveying |
Surveying Technician: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment/ Subsidiary Diploma (Surveying pathway) |
Available now. Surveying units/ pathway should be undertaken. |
Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Site Supervision Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
Construction Management: Site Supervision |
Construction Site Supervisor Qualifications not mandatory. Portfolio & knowledge evidence against standard. |
In Development BTEC HNC Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment confirmed as acceptable with employer group to meet knowledge requirements. NVQ L4 Diploma in Site Supervision may meet portfolio evidence requirements subject to mapping & individual employer approval. |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment |
Construction Technical & Professional: Civil Engineering for Technicians |
Civil Engineering Technician
No specific qualifications are specified
Current Pearson Civil Engineering BTEC National and Civil Engineering competence qualifications, aligned to EngTech, may be acceptable to employers |
Live October 2017 A portfolio of evidence signed off by the employer including an element of external verification and assessment. |
Level 3 Diploma in Building Services Engineering for Technicians BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) |
Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management: Building Services Engineering Design Technician |
Building Services Design Technician BTEC L3 Diploma in Construction & Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) for knowledge and L3 Diploma for Building Services Engineering Technicians |
Live October 2017 A Like-for-like replacement of Pearson qualifications in current framework |
L2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Highways Maintenance |
Civil Engineering -Highways Maintenance |
Highways Maintenance (Skilled Operative) |
In development |
L2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork |
Civil engineering - Formwork |
Formworker. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork is anticipated to meet competence requirements for this standard |
In development |
The above SASE Frameworks are not necessarily withdrawn, even when replacements are available, but are notified centrally here.
New Frameworks (where Occupations not previously covered by SASE)
Occupation |
Relationship to Previous Qualifications/ SASE |
Pearson Qualification/ Services to meet standard |
Available |
Steel Fixer |
None |
NVQ L2 Diploma in Steel Fixing Occupations |
In Development |
Piling Attendant |
None |
NVQ L2 Diploma in Piling Operations |
In Development |
Assembly Technician |
None |
NVQ L2 Diploma in Erection of Precast Concrete |
In Development |
Digital Engineering Technician |
NVQ 3 Diploma in Built Environment Design, BTEC L3 Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
NVQ L3 Diploma in Built Environment Design.
It is anticipated that a revised BTEC L3 Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment will meet this new standard from 2017 |
Live January 2018 |
Rail Engineering Design Technician |
A specialist discipline derived from ‘Civil Engineering for Technicians’ SASE Framework in response to employer demand. |
BTEC L3 Diploma in Engineering (720) incl. contextualized project unit.
SV Service to meet portfolio evidence requirements, for which centres can seek approval. |
September 2015 |
Transport Planning Technician |
A specialist discipline derived from ‘Civil Engineering for Technicians’ SASE F/W in response to employer demand. |
BTEC L3 Diploma in Transport Planning for Technicians incl. contextualized project unit.
SV Service to meet portfolio evidence requirements, for which centres can seek approval. |
September 2016 |
Construction Site Engineering Technician |
No direct relationship. Possible progression route from Construction Contracting Operations L3 and a relationship to L4 Site Supervision (see above). |
BTEC L4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) |
Live 2018 |
Construction Design & Build Technician |
No direct relationship. Possible progression route from civil Engineering Design technician at L3. |
BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment |
Expected 2018 |
Building Services Engineering Technician |
No direct relationship |
BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment |
Expected 2018 |
Power Network Craftsperson |
No direct relationship |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical or general) |
Live 2016 |
Utilities Engineering Technician |
No direct relationship |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (e.g. general, mechanical or electrical) |
Live 2016 |