Construction Site Supervisor
Develop skilled construction supervisors who make an impact from day one.
The journey to safe, competent construction management starts with the Construction Site Supervisor Higher Apprenticeship. It’s the first part of a two-part pathway to being a Construction Manager.
This Level 4 apprenticeship builds the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of Construction Site Supervisors and complementary roles. Apprentices gain practical skills and experience on the job, whilst studying for a CertHE without the tuition fees.
Employers can reinvest their Levy to cover the cost of training and secure a pipeline of talent within their organisation.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Accredited by Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)
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Develop confident site leaders with real-world management skills
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Build your talent pipeline from supervisor to site manager
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Build loyalty by growing talent within your organisation
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Day-release model minimises disruption to your operations
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Funded through your Levy or government support
of employers report apprentices make substantial contribution.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll help you launch your career in construction management.
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Study for a CertHE with no tuition fees to pay
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Build real experience on site while studying for your qualification
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Learn from industry experts
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Gain skills that open doors to supervisory and management roles
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Study one day a week, so work and learning fit together
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Progress to a full degree and grow your career in construction
received a promotion since starting their apprenticeship.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Tegain shares her first-year experience as a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice at ARU and Winvic.
Talent development
This apprenticeship helps employers develop confident, skilled supervisors who can manage people, quality and safety on site.
It’s ideal for construction staff ready to step into a leadership role, combining academic learning with real workplace experience to strengthen your team and build a reliable pipeline of future site managers.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
Creating a world-class apprenticeship
See how we helped Cambridge University Press recruit for their brand new degree apprenticeship.
Programme content
Accredited by Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)
These qualifications have been developed by awarding bodies in collaboration with employers so apprentices can develop the skills that employers want.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) approves each new HTQ as meeting the knowledge and skills needed by the sector.
Accredited by Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)
These qualifications have been developed by awarding bodies in collaboration with employers so you can develop the skills that employers want.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) approves each new HTQ as meeting the knowledge and skills needed by the sector.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
- Maths and English Level 2 qualifications.*
- 104 UCAS tariff points at Level 3 or equivalent, or a significant amount of relevant experience.
- A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion.
*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected].
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
Finding an apprenticeship role
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.