Precise estimating is crucial for budgeting, securing financing, and ensuring teams complete projects on time and within budget. Because estimating is so important, estimators should have a relevant degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

This is where the NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 6 Diploma in Estimating comes in. It is similar to a bachelor’s degree and focuses on practical skills and knowledge relevant to the estimating field. This qualification is ideal for those in senior estimating roles. Additionally, it can help boost careers in construction management, quantity surveying, and related fields.

How to Estimate Your Success with NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating?

Estimate your success by enrolling with us in the College of Contract Management through the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating. In this course, you will gain advanced skills in:

Cost Estimating
Budgeting
Project management

With this, you will learn how to prepare and analyze cost estimates for different projects. Also, you will understand how to plan and schedule project timelines and aids. In addition, you will also be able to gain insights into financial principles relevant to construction. And lastly, upon completion of this course, you will have the chance to learn how to enhance your ability to present estimates and collaborate with teams.

Course Overview

With the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating, you will gain the knowledge and skills that professionals rely on to accurately assess project costs and limitations. This includes direct costs such as the materials and construction crew, to the more indirect costs. Indirect costs take into account any additional fees that may arise. For instance, such as site cleaning, permits, and professional services. Without an accurate cost estimation, the margin of profitability for a construction project becomes unclear. With this NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating, you will learn the skills needed to drive a construction project towards the most successful results.

Course Structure

The College of Contract Management’s NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating consists of 7 Mandatory Units and 11 Optional Units. All learners should study all 7 mandatory modules. On the other hand, they have the option to choose 1 unit from all 11 optional units.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for this course, you only need to meet one requirement: you must be over 18 years old. You don’t need any prior qualifications to enrol, so we welcome anyone eager to learn about estimating.

At the College of Contract Management, we believe everyone has the potential to grow their skills and knowledge. So, we invite everyone to apply!

Why Choose the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating?

There are a lot of reasons why you should enrol with the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating. By enrolling with us in this course, you will face a lot of several advantages in advancing your job prospects in the construction industry. By enrolling in the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating, you will be able to:

First of all, you will explore the broader roles and responsibilities of construction estimation.
Then, you will learn how to accurately review a bid package.
Next, you will be able to solicit pricing from vendors and suppliers successfully.
In addition, you can evaluate labour requirements and calculate costs effectively.
Also, you can account for earnings and contingencies to keep budgets in check.
Then, you will help ensure that owners and contractors can complete projects profitably.

Why Enrol with us at the College of Contract Management?

When you enrol with us at the College of Contract Management, under NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating, you unlock a range of benefits:

Firstly, there is no assessment needed. You can enrol in this course even without any background or experience. Then, you can just build a professional portfolio as you learn through time.
In addition, you will have access to the College’s student portal, Moodle. Also, you will access all the learning materials and lecture videos through this platform. You will also take the test and assessment through this. Everything is just in one platform because we value convenience for every learner.
Then, instructors conduct all live lectures outside of standard working hours, allowing working learners to watch and learn. If a learner misses the live lecture, the recorded lectures can be accessed through Moodle.
And lastly, you will spread the cost with our monthly payment plan.

Course Induction

Please watch the induction video about the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating above.

This qualification is recognized nationwide and awarded by Pearson and Edexcel. It follows the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Construction Skills. These standards, along with the assessment process and course structure, are managed by Construction Skills. This diploma is for people working in the Construction and Built Environment sector and covers many roles. It focuses on assessing your workplace skills and knowledge.

Your assessor will ask you to collect evidence to demonstrate your competence in eight units, each with specific assessment criteria.

Please watch the demonstration video of the Learning Assistant ePortfolio for your NVQ Level 6 by clicking the link below.

https://uniccm.co.uk/wp-content/Uploads/2025/February%202025/NVQ%20Learning%20Assistant%20Demo.mp4

DOWNLOAD COURSE SPECIFICATION

NVQ Level 6 Course Specification

You can use one piece of evidence to show your knowledge and skills for different assessment criteria. This means you don’t need separate assessments for each requirement.

Your assessor will help you understand what evidence you need. You'll upload it and check it against the criteria on our platform. Once all your evidence is collected and assessed, it will be verified and sent to Edexcel for final review. After that, you will receive your Diploma Certificate in NVQ Level 6 Estimating.

So, what are you waiting for? Enrol now in the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Estimating at the College of Contract Management!

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