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Greendale Construction Site Managers achieve NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Two Greendale Construction site managers have achieved their NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management – a qualification aimed at senior managers in a leadership role within a construction organisation wanting to obtain a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to a PGC.
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Dan Hawker joined the chartered building company in September 2013 as a site carpenter before moving into the role of assistant site manager and then site manager. Blake Lennan, who this year was a finalist in the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) 2022 Awards, joined the firm as a site manager in July 2020.
Both Dan and Blake completed the course with James Owen, Managing Director of JRS Training and Assessment Limited, based in Poole. The course included mandatory modules covering: Managing teams in construction management; providing advice, judgement and services ethically in construction management; developing self and others; control projects, and planning a construction organisation’s workforce. Successful completion of the diploma also means Dan and Blake are now eligible to progress on to becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the CIOB.
Blake Lennan, site manager, Greendale Construction said: “James from JRS Training fully understood the responsibilities and commitment that I had as a site manager running a busy site, and how this would impact the amount of time I had to work towards my NVQ. We formed a plan and this allowed me to achieve my NVQ in around 4 months through utilising professional discussions. Since achieving the NVQ, I have been able to gain my membership status to the Chartered Institute of Building – an achievement I am extremely proud of.”
Maria Seabright, HR/finance director, Greendale Construction, added: “It is a priority for Greendale to invest in our staff and encourage them to better themselves in their careers. Completing nationally recognised construction courses such as the NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management not only helps them grow, progress, and reach their full potential in their chosen careers, but also increases our team members’ self-confidence and self-esteem in their role. We are all very proud of Dan and Blake’s achievement, which they thoroughly deserve, having studied so diligently whilst carrying on in their jobs.”
James Owen; Managing Director MCIOB of JRS Training and Assessment Limited, commented:
“Supporting local businesses with their staff training and development is crucial to sustained success and growth within Dorset. Collaborating with Greendale once again with management qualifications was a fantastic opportunity to guide and support Blake and Dan with a very challenging, industry driven, vocational qualification.
“It gives me an enormous amount of pride to be able to support construction professionals on their journey to achieve the highly prestigious and coveted accolade of becoming Chartered with CIOB. Achieving MCIOB isn’t easy and takes a huge amount of dedication, determination and commitment and I’m pleased we were able to play a significant part in their journey.
“Greendale’s commitment towards their staff coupled with investment in training is exceptional, we consider ourselves very fortunate to be a trusted training provider and we look forward to developing the next group of managers within Greendale.”
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