Estimating Level 3
Those who have supervisory experience within organisations undertaking contracting and services in the disciplines of estimating, surveying, buying and planning or those who wish to develop and have their competency assessed in this occupation will benefit from this course.
On completion of this qualification and subject to the units chosen, the construction contractor will have demonstrated abilities to

contribute to investigating construction factors affecting the project
contribute to the preparation and submission of tenders
evaluate graphical information and prepare schedules
establish customer requirements, project quantities and specifications
contribute to planning of work to meet project requirements
contribute to establishing resource requirements for the project
contribute to controlling contractcontribute to the processing of tenders, progress, costs and value of work
maintain effective working relationships
contribute to the processing of tenders
provide information and advice for action towards meeting organisational
objectives, assess resource procurement and utilisation factors

The S/NVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations can provide the basis for progression to the S/NVQ Level 4 in Construction Contracting Operations.