New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5)

Construction

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.

NZ$4,500

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (70 Credits)

Study Level

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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.

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Project programming and scheduling

Implement effective work programmes for construction projects.

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Building and Trades

  • Project Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Main contract supervisor

  • Team leader in construction trades

  • Site supervisor

  • Operations team leader