New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5)
Construction
A course by
UCOL
This New Zealand Certificate prepares learners for supervisory roles in the construction industry, providing knowledge and skills to advance into management positions. It covers communication, legislation, health and safety, people skills, self-management, problem solving, ethical practice, and sustainability in construction.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 36 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Supervisory Skills
Apply skills and knowledge required to supervise construction tradespeople in residential and commercial building projects.
Health and Safety Leadership
Demonstrate understanding and application of health and safety principles including physical and mental wellbeing in construction environments.
Communication and People Management
Effectively communicate and lead teams, monitor skill development and manage interpersonal relationships on construction sites.
What You're Signing Up For
UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision programme is designed for those already working as construction supervisors or aspiring to supervisory roles. Offered part-time over 36 weeks with blended delivery, the programme provides 70 credits covering areas essential to construction site supervision including communication, legislation, health & safety, people management, self-management, problem solving, ethical and sustainable practices. Learners can specialise in residential building, commercial construction, or construction-related trades and manufacturing. Domestic learners must be employed in construction with supervisory responsibilities, and hold relevant prior qualifications at Level 4 or equivalent. English language proficiency is required. This qualification enables graduates to undertake supervisory roles such as site foreman, team leader, and assistant project manager in residential and commercial construction sectors.
Course Content
- Communication
- Legislation
- Health & Safety including physical and mental wellbeing
- People Skills: leading and monitoring team members, monitoring skill development
- Self-Management
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Ethical Practice
- Social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the building and construction industry
What you need to know first
Employed in the construction industry in a supervisory or supervisory-ready role
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building and Architecture
Future employment opportunities might be
Carpentry Site Supervisor
Site Foreman
Site Supervisor
Operations Supervisor/Team Leader