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National Certificate in Construction (Supervisors) (Level 5)
Apply here now!About the Programme
The National Certificate in Construction (Supervisors) is aimed at people currently employed in the construction industry as construction supervisors who need the formal skills and knowledge required to move into construction management. This qualification will assist students with their application for Area of Practise 1 & 2 Building Practitioner’s Licence and covers both supervisory and technical skills.
Supervisory skills include on-site construction programmes, time management, knowledge and implementation of site safety plans, communication skills related to a building site, knowledge of drawing and specifications, and the preparation of order lists. Technical skills and knowledge include demonstrating knowledge of excavations, construction methods, weather-proofing, exterior cladding, subcontractor supervision and the principles of building design.
Cross-credits may be available to students who have completed equivalent courses.
Note: The National Certificate in Construction (Supervisors) Level 5 incorporates the National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) Level 4 qualification.
| Programme Code | NC1131 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Part time |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| Duration | Two years |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 5 |
| Credits | 120 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Building and Construction
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Successfully completed 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 or
- Have completed the Leading Hand qualification (Level 4) and
- Applicants must 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 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.
Note: Applicants outside these requirements with a minimum of seven years current trade experience are able to apply to MIT for entry into the qualification.Applicants will be accepted
Cost
$2,168 (approx) per year (Varies depending on NZQA units already attained. 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 |
| 212.459 | Explain Construction Methods and Supervise Installation of Proprietary Ceiling and Wall Systems |
| 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 |
| 212.504 | Demonstrate Knowledge and Apply Principles of Supervison for a Construction Site Operation |
| 212.505 | Prepare and Outline Construction Programme for a Project |
| 212.506 | Demonstrate Knowledge of and Supervise Installation of Building Site Excavation Support Systems |
| 212.507 | Supervise Sub-Trades for Installation of Services on a Building Site |
| 212.508 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Building Construction Methods |
| 212.510 | Describe Applications and Production of Pre-cast Concrete Units and Supervise their Installation |
| 343.409 | Apply Time Management Concepts and Methods in Business Situations as a First Line Manager |
Further Training or Study
National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6)
Career Opportunities
Supervising and managing a wide variety of staff and contractors engaged in construction activity on a building site. Supervision and the integration of restricted work in Site 1 of the Building Practitioner’s Licence.
