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National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) (Level 4)
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The National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) is aimed at people currently employed in the construction industry as a leading hand or for people wishing to move into that role, who need the formal skills and knowledge required to move into construction management. The programme covers topics such as implementing site safety plans, communication, using leadership and conflict resolution skills on a construction site and technical skills such as drawings and specifications, preparing order lists and weatherproofing. This qualification will assist students with their application for a Site 1 Building Practitioner’s Licence. Students can gain both theoretical and practical units which combined with on-site skills and knowledge, lead to the completion of a National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) Level 4.
| Programme Code | NC1130 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Part time |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| Duration | One year |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 4 |
| Credits | 65 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Building and Construction
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) or
- Have a Trade Certificate in building or the construction trade or
- Have completed an approved apprenticeship (in the construction industry) or
- Have demonstrated equivalent skills as determined by MIT
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be asked to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.
Cost
$1,800 (approx) Students may be required to provide specified tools at their own cost.
Courses
| 182.406 | Manage Interpersonal Conflict |
| 211.402 | Explain, and Implement Health and Safety Plan Procedures on Site |
| 212.377 | Give Building Site Related Oral Instructions |
| 212.378 | Write Building Site Related Communications |
| 212.458 | Prepare Order Lists for a Residential or Light Commercial Building on Site |
| 212.460 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Working Drawings, Specifications and Quantity Lists |
| 212.461 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Enactments as Applied to Building Site Operations |
| 212.501 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Administration Processes and Procedures for Building Work |
| 212.502 | Demonstrate Knowledge of, and Supervise, Installation of Non-Structural Exterior Building Finishes |
| 212.503 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Weatherproofing Methods and Supervise Weatherproofing Systems Installation |
| 343.409 | Apply Time Management Concepts and Methods in Business Situations as a First Line Manager |
Further Training or Study
On successful completion of this programme students may proceed to a National Certificate in Construction (Supervisors) Level 5.
Career Opportunities
The National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) will assist students in supervising and managing staff engaged in construction activity on a building site. It also may form the qualification required to cover supervision and the integration of restricted work in Site 1 of the Building Practitioner’s Licence.
