New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5)
Construction
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Learn the work-ready skills to get a job as a main contract supervisor on a construction site. This Level 5 certificate equips students with skills to supervise construction-related trades and projects.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year


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Contracts knowledge
Apply legislative knowledge and use contract documents to organise project files.

Project programming and scheduling
Implement effective work programmes for construction projects.

Project planning and coordination
Plan and coordinate construction projects and workforce development.
What You're Signing Up For
Are you wanting to move into a supervisory role in the construction industry? Gain the work-ready skills to get a job as a main contract supervisor on a construction site. This programme is intended for those already in or seeking supervisory positions within construction trades. Completion enables supervisory skills recognition, with practical and theoretical courses covering contracts, programming, planning, and site management. Students choose a construction specialisation and earn 70 credits total. Employment in construction and employer approval for supervision opportunities is mandatory. The programme is offered part-time over 1 year with up to 3 years maximum duration at MIT TechPark campus.
Course Content
- Contracts (15 credits): Knowledge and competencies to read and understand contracts, apply legislative knowledge, set up project files.
- Programming and scheduling (15 credits): Implement a programme of work for construction projects.
- Planning (15 credits): Plan and coordinate construction-related projects, develop workforce development plans.
- Site management (15 credits): Manage construction work sites, supervise projects and teams.
- Specialisation course (10 credits): Choose one - Methods and practices in commercial construction, construction-related manufacturing, construction-related trades, or residential building. Develop techniques for on-site supervision and knowledge of current technologies and materials.
What you need to know first
Level 4 qualification in a construction related area or equivalent work experience
Employment in the construction industry
Employer approval for supervision opportunities within company
Technical knowledge, skills, and experience in a construction-related trade
English language proficiency IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for international applicants

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building and Trades
Project Management

Future employment opportunities might be
Main contract supervisor
Team leader in construction trades
Site supervisor
Operations team leader


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