New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades

Supervision Level 5

This qualification is suitable for tradespeople on the path to becoming supervisors. It's also ideal for current supervisors wanting to upskill or wanting their experience formally recognised.

Ready to lift your business?

For employers, having qualified supervisors on the job allows you to pitch for more lucrative work, as qualifications matter. Clients want to see you have a team they value.

Our comprehensive programme teaches vital skills such as planning, monitoring and evaluating a work programme, promoting and supporting team wellbeing, managing conflict and so much more. It’s a great way to recognise potential and loyalty, and for qualified tradies to take their career to a supervisory level, or for current supervisors to level up and have their experience formally recognised.

How it works

How long it takes

This programme typically takes 12 months to complete.

How much it costs

You can find out more about costs by referring to our pricing page for the Course Fees and Off-Job Training Fees.

What you'll learn

You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a qualified supervisor in the building and construction industry. The programme covers:

Operational Supervision Skills

  • Plan, monitor and evaluate a work programme.
  • Lead quality assurance and compliance activities.

Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability Practices

  • Lead sustainable worksite practices as a supervisor

Supervisory Leadership Skills

  • Lead, monitor and support team performance.
  • Promote and support the team’s wellbeing.
  • Manage interpersonal conflict.

Technical Supervision

  • Provide accurate and timely technical supervision (based on the strand you choose).
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Choose a strand

To enrol in the programme, you must choose one of the following strands from the qualification. The strand needs to relate to your workplace and your technical knowledge and skills.

  • Commercial Construction
  • Construction Related Manufacturing
  • Construction Related Trades
  • Residential Building.

Need to know more?

For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us on 0800 422 486.