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 TRAINING COURSES
Civil Construction Supervisor #1
 
2 day Course
Presenter: Ian Anderson

Effective management is essential in minimising downtime and preventing wastage. A Supervisor on a civil engineering project has to manage all the resources that are necessary to complete the work. The resources not only include labour, plant and materials but also covers time and finance. Careful utilisation of all resources is necessary to achieve a successful profitable outcome.

This course is aligned to cover a portion of the core compulsory units of the National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision Level 4.




Topics include:

  • Client / Consultant liaison
  • Plant and equipment management
  • Co-ordination of sub-contractors
  • Management of resources
  • Drainage and dewatering
  • Quality assurance
  • Record keeping



On completion of this course participants will have the knowledge to:

  • Communicate effectively oral and written instructions and explanations
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Maintain appropriate on site records (including time sheets, work records, plant and test records
  • Document site activities where required
  • Comply with legal and statutory requirements
  • Select and co-ordinate sub-contractors on a civil construction site
  • Liaise with client and consultant and maintain public relations



National Qualification information:

This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standards. It will not cover assessment and practical requirements unless specifically stated under course costs.

6434 - Liaise with client, consultant and service authority on behalf of civil construction contractor
6436 - Inspect civil construction plant and equipment
6442 - Supervise civil construction activities on a single site
6455 - Supervise civil construction subcontractors
6456 - Organise the supply and storage of materials for civil construction
12568 - Plan and supervise site drainage and dewatering work on civil construction sites
22290 - Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance requirements on civil construction works
22992 - Prepare and maintain records for civil construction works




Who Should Attend:

  • Supervisors, forepersons who are progressing to a supervisory level
  • Personnel who are entering the industry at a supervisory level



Cost:

$620.00 per person + GST or

(Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)




Online Registration

You can register for this course right now. Select which regional area and date you require. Then click on "Register Now" to go through to the registration form.





Further Information

For further information please contact Lisa Knowles