A step up from foundational training

Building on their previously successful Supervisor Skills Level 1 course, the new Level 2 course aligns with National Highways “Raising the Bar” competency framework, helping supervisors transition from core operational tasks to management, leadership and team-development roles.

Fees

CIHT Fee Paying Member: FREE

CIHT Learner Licence holder: FREE

CITB funding route: Only £75 per candidate (after 70% funding approval)

Course highlights and key benefits

• Developed in collaboration with National Highways and the Supply Chain Safety Leadership Group (SCSLG). 

• Endorsed by National Highways and recognised as a competence for the “Highways Passport”.

• Free for CIHT fee-paying members and Learner Licence holders; non-members pay £250 (ex VAT), or just £75 after 70 % funding support via the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Employer Network.

For CITB funding eligibility, applicants must engage their local CITB Adviser. CIHT will then assist with enrolment and invoicing. Find your local CITB advisor here.

• The course comprises 10 interactive modules, delivered in bite-sized chunks (10-15 minutes each), totalling around 14.5 hours of CPD learning.

• Modules cover topics such as Quality Champions, Commercial Awareness, Safety Systems, Risk Awareness, Occupational Hygiene & Health Protection, The Four Stages of Team Development, Creating an Enviable Team Culture, Managing Team Performance, Enhancing Your Mentoring Skills and Behavioural Awareness.

• No formal academic entry requirements — the course is open to all learners who wish to develop supervisory and leadership skills.

Why it matters for the sector

With increasing demands on infrastructure, construction and transportation projects to meet safety, performance and cultural benchmarks, CIHT’s SSL2 offering addresses a clear market gap: frontline supervisors often require more than operational know-how — they need leadership, team-development and behaviour-based skills.

By aligning the training with National Highways’ competency framework and the Highways Passport scheme, the course positions participants to meet recognised industry standards, thereby enhancing employability and operational effectiveness.

What’s next for employers and participants

Individuals looking to advance their careers can enrol directly through the CIHT Learn platform. Employers seeking to up-skill multiple staff are encouraged to contact admin@cihtlearn.org.uk for group enrolment and discuss tailored options or funding.

Bottom line

The launch of the Supervisor Skills Level 2 programme marks a significant step in the professional development journey for those working in highways and transport supervision. By moving beyond the basics into leadership territory, CIHT is offering a route for supervisors to become more effective leaders — and for employers to cultivate stronger teams and safer, higher-performing worksites.

For further information on the course please contact admin@cihtlearn.org.uk.

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