New Zealand Certificate in
Construction Related Trades
(Supervisor) (Level 4)
(Main Contract Supervision) (Level 5)
1 year each, part-time
March & July
Tauranga or virtual
classroom
Key points:
• For those already working in supervisory roles
or those who want to move into one
• Choose convenient online or campus classes
that fit into your work schedule
It is great being the boss – but it’s even better when you know
the most effective way of getting the job done and have the
qualification to prove it!
These convenient one-year part-time courses will teach you
everything you need to know about leadership and all the
vital paperwork and regulations every construction project
depends on.
With the choice of online real-time classes or campus classes,
held together twice a month, it’s an easy way to upskill and
future-proof yourself.
The Level 4 Certificate suits anyone who has been working in the
construction industry and has moved up to a site supervisor role
or who wants to take this step. Plumbers, painters, carpenters
and bricklayers are some examples of the tradespeople who
enrol for this Certificate.
The course focuses on time management and planning,
workplace communication, contract administration, business
systems, taxation and supervision processes.
This course focuses on technical aspects of the trade like
construction principles, weathertightness, supervision and
procurement, and construction methods.
You’ll learn all the supervisory aspects when installing
ground retention systems, structural precast concrete units,
trademarked ceiling and wall systems, and non-structural
exterior systems.
Indicative Fees
• Domestic students (Level 4 and 5) $1,643.00*
*Refer to boppoly.ac.nz for fee guideline
Entry Criteria
• Industry experience / trade knowledge & skills
• Academic requirement / demonstration of equivalent
knowledge and skills
• Refer to boppoly.ac.nz for full details
Student Loans & Allowances
These part-time programmes are approved only for the
payment of fees through Student Loans.
No living costs or course related costs are available.
Apply for your loan and allowance online at
www.studylink.govt.nz or phone 0800 88 99 00.
Apply early to help avoid enrolment and payment delays!
Scholarships & Awards
A listing of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic scholarships and
awards, and application forms, are available on our website
boppoly.ac.nz/go/scholarships or from our Information Centres.
You’ll learn to implement site safety plans, manage
specifications and quantity lists, meet employment regulations
and manage conflict so you can coordinate sub-contractors
to ensure each project is completed on time and meets the
required standards.
The Level 5 Certificate is aimed at qualified carpenters and
builders who have completed the Level 4 Certificate and want
to move into a more office-based, client-focused contract
supervisor role overseeing multiple construction sites.
For full course content, date and duration information and
entry criteria refer to boppoly.ac.nz
www.boppoly.ac.nz
Career Opportunities
With the construction industry
booming in Christchurch, Auckland
and regions like the Bay of Plenty,
demand for professional site
supervisors and contract supervisors
is high.
New regulations are also driving
up demand for people with these
professional qualifications.
These Certificates will help you to
perform your existing supervisory
role correctly, or will prepare you to
step up into these roles.
Further study options include the
New Zealand Diploma in Construction
(Level 6).
“It was initially a bit daunting
returning to tertiary study as
a mature student, however
my tutors were awesome
and we had a really good
mix of student experiences
in my class group which lead
to many great discussion
sessions.”
Mark Page
Graduate: National Certificate in
Construction Trades (Main Contract
Supervisor) (Level 5)**
Employed: Watts & Hughes
Potential Employers
• Residential Construction
Companies
• Commercial Construction
Companies
** This programme is now known as New Zealand Certificate in
Construction Trades (Main Contract Supervisor) (Level 5)
Enrolment in two easy steps
1
APPLy
Apply online at boppoly.ac.nz or contact our Information Centre.
You may be invited to attend an information meeting with tutors to
discuss the programme in more detail and to have a look at our facilities.
2
ENROL
Once accepted, we’ll provide
an enrolment pack for you to
complete the enrolment process.
Private Bag 12001 Tauranga 3143 New Zealand. Phone 07 571 0190 Fax 07 544 2386
0800 BOPPOLY | www.boppoly.ac.nz | info@boppoly.ac.nz
*DISCLAIMER: While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic reserves
the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this
document are indicative ONLY. Fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development
and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to
time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
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