ILM Level 3 in Leadership & Management for Construction certificate course

What is the ILM for Construction certificate?

The ILM for Construction level 3 certificate is a nationally recognised leadership qualification for construction site managers and supervisors.

This course will teach you the basic leadership and management skills required to help you better lead your teams. You will identify the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and your company and develop action plans and tools to improve performance, avoid mistakes of the trade and, learn what makes a good manager.

Who is the ILM for Construction course for?

This level 3 ILM for Construction certificate qualification is an entry level qualification for anyone with management responsibilities but no formal qualification. This qualification is particularly suited to practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.

This non-technical qualification is aimed at supervisors, team leaders, foremen and site managers looking to gain a thorough understanding of leadership and management principles to effectively lead, supervise and safely manage staff in the built environment and construction industry.

Course format

To complete this ILM for Construction course you will be required to undertake 15 to 36 credits worth of modules for the certificate and between 2 and 14 credits for the award.

• Award level: you will be required to complete 2-days of training and then complete 2 assignments.
• Certificate level: you will be required to complete an additional 3-days of training and you will need to complete 3 assignments.

You will receive your ILM in Construction qualification once you have completed all the necessary assignments. The certificate course will take between 5 days to several weeks to complete, depending on the delivery method chosen. Click here for the full Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector specification.

Benefits for employers

Here are just a few benefits the ILM for Construction qualification offers your organisation:

• Managers will have proven application of skills for tenders and major contracts
• Employers can ensure best practice in their people and site management
• Ensure a safer and more efficient use of physical, fiscal and human resources
• Staff will meet the technical and competence needs of programmes and projects.

Benefits for individuals

• You will develop skills to effectively lead, supervise and communicate to your teams
• You will gain a solid grounding in the operation of construction projects and programmes
• You will learn site and staff management techniques that you can implement straight away
• You will be able to manage and lead site safety and workplace behaviour and with confidence
• You will gain a national qualification that will support you in obtaining your Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card through the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

Accreditation / qualification(s) offered

• Successful completion of the ILM for Construction award level will mean you will be awarded the Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector award.
• Successful completion of the certificate level will mean you will be awarded the Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector certificate.

Awarding organisation

ILM qualifications are awarded by the City and Guilds of London Institute, which was founded in 1878 and is incorporated by Royal Charter.

What this course includes

This price includes course registration and assessment evaluations, course materials and, if successful in the passing your assessment, an official ILM certificate.