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National Certificate in Construction (Supervisor) (Level 5)
Level
5
Credits
114-120
This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December
2013.
Purpose
The National Certificate in Construction (Supervisor) (Level 5) is designed to give people
credited with the qualification the skills and knowledge required by the industry of a
capable construction supervisor. The qualification is aimed at people already working as a
construction supervisor, or alternatively those wishing to move into the role.
The qualification comprises compulsory supervisory and technical standards designed to
assess a broad range of knowledge and skills. Supervisory skills include on-site
administration and supervision, knowledge of building enactments, preparation of
construction programmes, time management, knowledge and implementation of site safety
plans, communication skills as related to building sites, knowledge of drawings and
specifications, and preparation of order lists. Technical skills include knowledge of
excavations, construction methods, weatherproofing, exterior cladding, subcontractor
supervision, and principles of building design.
The elective section of the qualification requires people to choose a minimum of 9 credits
from selected specialist technical standards. This choice enables them to select standards
that meet their workplace requirements and offers the candidate career options.
People who have met the requirements of this qualification will meet the requirements of
the National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) (Level 4) [Ref: 1130]. The National
Certificate in Construction (Supervisor) (Level 5) also provides a pathway to the National
Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) [Ref: 0356].
Replacement Information
This qualification was replaced by the National Certificate in Construction Trades (Main
Contract Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 1662].
Special Notes
Entry information
The following prerequisites apply: National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) [Ref: 0016], or
Trade Certificate in a building or construction trade, or have completed an approved
apprenticeship, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills as determined by the
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO).
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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Recognition of current competency
Assessment of recognition for current competency may be conducted by an assessor
appointed by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, or an
accredited provider.
Application for recognition of current competency supported by appropriate documentation
may be directed to the Operations Manager, Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation.
Credit Range
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
12
32
61
105
Elective
0-4
5-11
9-15
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
• Compulsory standards
• Elective – A minimum of 9 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Business > Management > First Line Management
ID
Title
16614
Apply time management concepts and methods in
business situations as a first line manager
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
Level
Credit
4
3
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Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
9704
Manage interpersonal conflict
4
Credit
6
Planning and Construction > Construction > Construction Health and Safety, and Injury
Prevention
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20746
Explain, and implement, health and safety plan
procedures on site
4
Planning and Construction > Construction > Construction Management
ID
Title
Level
20744
20745
Demonstrate knowledge of administration processes
and procedures for building work
Demonstrate knowledge, and apply principles, of
supervision on a construction site operation
Prepare an outline construction programme for a
project
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Carpentry
ID
Title
13067
20736
20738
20739
20740
Prepare order lists for a residential or light commercial
building on site
Demonstrate knowledge of, and supervise, installation
of building site excavation support systems
Demonstrate knowledge of weatherproofing methods
and supervise weatherproofing systems installation
Demonstrate knowledge of, and supervise, installation
of non-structural exterior building finishes
Supervise sub-trades for installation of services on a
building site
10
5
10
20737
Demonstrate knowledge of working drawings,
specifications and quantity lists
Demonstrate knowledge of building construction
methods
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
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Credit
5
6
Level
Credit
4
3
5
6
5
5
5
6
5
8
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Carpentry Theory
ID
Title
Level
13035
Credit
5
Planning and Construction > Construction > Construction Technology
ID
Title
Level
9662
8
Credit
4
4
5
10
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Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Core Construction
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17515
Give building site related oral instructions
3
6
17516
Write building site related communications
3
6
20735
Demonstrate knowledge of enactments as applied to
building site operations
4
8
Elective
A minimum of 9 credits
Planning and Construction > Construction > Construction Management
ID
Title
Level
10925
Demonstrate knowledge of survey requirements for the
setout of medium buildings
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Carpentry
ID
Title
20743
Describe applications, and production of, pre-cast
concrete units and supervise their installation
5
5
Level
Credit
5
6
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Carpentry Theory
ID
Title
Level
20742
Explain construction methods, and supervise
installation, of proprietary ceiling and wall systems
Credit
4
Credit
4
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
This qualification was replaced by the National Certificate in Construction Trades (Main
Contract Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 1662].
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
December 2004
May 2011
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
Last Date for Assessment
December 2013
December 2013
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Standard Setting Body
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 2615
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Email
Website
04 381 6430
national.office@bcito.org.nz
http://www.bcito.org.nz
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
InfraTrain New Zealand
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Building and Construction Industry
Training Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess
against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
342
Planning and Construction >
Construction
040303
Architecture and Building >
Building > Building Construction
Management
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers
and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system
that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the
associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
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Prerequisite Diagram
13003
13067
Level 4
20745
Level 5
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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