Study construction management and supervision
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Duration and study methods
Part-time for 1 year (34 teaching weeks)
The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 3 years.
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Start dates
February
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Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) (Level 5)Programme code: NZ2382 -
Credits
57 -
Locations
MIT TechPark
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Domestic fees
$3,100 (approx.)
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International fees
Not available to international students
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Free* study
Explore the free options available for this programme, and check your eligibility:
Programme highlights
Learn the work-ready skills to get a job as a main contract supervisor on a construction site.
This programme is for anyone wanting to take the next step in their construction career.
It could lead to a job as a site, project or contract manager.
This programme is also for anyone already working in these roles who want to have their skills recognised.
Aspects of this programme are physically demanding, please talk with an Ask Me! agent if you face fitness or mobility challenges.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic
Applicants will either have the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) Level 4 or equivalent; or
Relevant current industry experience to be supported by a validated portfolio of industry experience.
Applicants must be working in a medium sized building or commercial working environment.
It is expected that applicants will have existing knowledge and skills in the trade that they will be supervising.
English language entry requirements
You will need English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English (an assessment may be required if your first language is not English).
Interviews
An orientation evening will be held for all applicants to enable sharing of work experience, prior learning, and consideration whether this qualification is appropriate for their career path.
The evening will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and ensure that: the applicant has applied for the most appropriate programme.
Selection
Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be accepted on to the programme on a first-come-first served basis.
Provisional entry
Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.
Programme structure
You will need to complete the below four courses (57 credits):
215.503 Concrete Construction methods and weatherproofing systems
Apply a broad range of technical theoretical and operational knowledge of current building and construction practices as they apply to the construction of medium buildings in a supervisory role
215.504 Supervision of sub-trades for a medium build
Supervise workers and subcontractors through effective communication, professionalism and planning to the completion of their portion of a medium building construction project to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial environment
215.505 Non-structural exterior and ceiling wall systems
Supervise workers and subcontractors through effective communication, professionalism and planning to the completion of their portion of a medium building construction project to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial environment
215.506 Building Construction methods and order lists
Apply a broad range of technical theoretical and operational knowledge of current building and construction practices as they apply to the construction of medium buildings in a supervisory role
Further training or study
This certificate could lead to further study at diploma or degree level in the field of Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Technology or any other building and construction-related fields.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) (Level 5) will be able to work in residential or commercial construction as:
- Main Contract Supervisors
- Business Ownership/Operators
With further training and/or experience, graduates may be able to work in residential or commercial construction as:
- Site Managers
- Construction Managers
- Project Managers
- Contract Managers
For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.
Ready to put your plans in place?
*Free study for the first year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Information is correct as at 27 January 2023. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.