Trade Supervisor

312112 · Light Next-day ready

Description

Supervises the work of tradespeople.

Typical work tasks

Learns the plans for construction and ensures that the appropriate tradespeople are available at the required time; informs tradespeople of what are the specifications for the job; evaluates the performance of tradespeople against specifications; negotiates resolution of any work that is not up to standard; assist with problem-solving issues that effect the satisfactory completion of work.

Typical work environment

Works outdoors on construction sites but also in an office when meeting and briefing tradespeople and completing administration tasks.

Typical physical and mental demands

The physical demand is light.
Standing and walking is required when reviewing construction progress.
Sitting is frequently required at meetings, when co-ordinating and planning activities and working at a computer workstation.
Stretching and reaching across is not a significant component of the role.
Bending, squatting, crouching or kneeling is not a significant component of the role.
Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the role.
Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely to be required.
Lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the role.
Repetitive movements are likely to occur when operating a computer or other office equipment such as telephones and calculators.
Driving of vehicles may be occasionally required when operating over a number of construction sites.
Use of hand-held objects/equipment will include writing instruments, computers, building plans, calculators and other general office equipment.
Mental skills necessary include an understanding of building plans, use of computers, and communication, mathematics and problem-solving skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration Licence may be required

ANZSCO skill level 2

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Experience substitutes the qual => experience_or_training; LBP conditional and driver licence only 'likely' => may_be_required; with no required gate next_day_ready is mechanically true.

Entry Requirements

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience. In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licensing is required in order to supervise Restricted Building Work, unless supervised by another LBP.
A Class 1 Driver License is likely to be required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.