Site Supervisor

A Site Supervisor oversees daily operations on a building or construction site. You’ll ensure a project is progressing on time and to a high quality standard. Site Supervisors ensure safety requirements and building standards are met and make sure building plans are interpreted correctly. You’ll organise labour and equipment and make sure materials are available when required.

Site Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate well with workers and other building industry professionals such as architects or surveyors. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. Site Supervisors may spend large amounts of time outdoors and should be physically capable of a range of building tasks.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $120,640
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a site supervisor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120 & CPC50220

Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction (Building)

Online, Traineeship
15 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCWHS1001

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry

On Campus
7 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Project Management for Engineers and Technicians

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC60220

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52889WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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