Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Are you wanting to move into supervisory roles in the construction industry? UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision programme will provide you with the right skills and knowledge required to move upward.

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Level: 5

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin

Duration: 1 year part-time (36 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
2025 dates TBC

Domestic Fees: *
2025 fees TBC

Scholarship info

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Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision programme is designed for people already working as construction supervisors or for people who want to move into the role. This programme is offered part-time in a blended delivery mode (online activities, day release classes and/or night classes).

You can select from residential building, commercial construction, construction-related trades and construction-related manufacturing strands to specialise in your area of interest.

About the provider

UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.

When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.

At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.

Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.

As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.

Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.

UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.

Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.

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