Training & Supervising Workers
This course is designed to provide the construction industry with competent managers, supervisors and trainers who understand the impacts of gaps in competence on worker health and safety, can effectively identify training and supervision needs.
Non-member price$296.00
Course formats available
Classroom
Webinar
Who should attend
This course is for anyone responsible for training, supervising, or supporting worker competence on construction sites — whether you’re new to the role or building on experience.
If you are renewing your Site Safety Card and have done this course in the past, you don't need to complete this course again. Expand your skills by choosing a different course instead.
What you'll learn
You will learn how to:
- Explain the main principles of a Risk Management-based approach to providing TSW
- Analyse incidents involving gaps in competence by applying key provisions of the HSWA 2015
- Communicate the need for improving health and safety and supervision and training in the construction industry
- Identify a worker’s training and supervision needs by following a Risk Management-based process.
- Manage and assign supervision on-site using standard industry processes
- Design training opportunities based on assessments of worker competence
At the end of the course, you'll need to complete and submit a take home assignment within 3 months of attending the course.
If you pass, you will be issued a digital Site Safety Card with the green foundation indicator, valid for 2 years.
What you'll get
On successful completion of the course requirements, you'll receive:
- A Site Safety Card, valid for 2 years. Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site.
- 8 Licensed Building Practitioner points.
- 7 credits towards our Health and Safety in Construction certificate programme.
- A downloadable and printable e-certificate.
Webinar technical requirements
Minimum requirements for the best webinar learning experience:
- A good level of digital literacy.
- Use a PC, laptop or tablet (not a mobile phone).
- Use one of the following recommended browsers and operating systems:
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge browser
- Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 Macs need to be at least on Ventura (13.77) operating systems
Please read the Webinar and Online Course Guide before your course for more details.
Next learning steps
You'll need to complete another Site Safe course every 2 years to keep your Site Safety Card current.
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Language, Cancellations, Refunds
If English is your second language
To complete this course, you need to be able to read and understand English.
Other courses, languages and regions are available on request – or we may be able to provide you an interpreter or allow you to bring your own interpreter.
If you miss the course
If you would like to know more about refunds when a course is missed, refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellations and refunds
You can cancel or change a booking 5 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 5 days before the start of the course, you will receive a credit on your account to be used within 12 months, or you (or your employer, if they paid for the course) can request a refund:
- Download the Refund Request Form
Within 5 working days of the course starting, you can transfer your seat to another person from the same company. If you cancel, you or your employer will not get a refund.
Changes and cancellations can be made through your account, or through your employer if they booked you on the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course for new supervisors?
Yes. It's open to first-time supervisors and experienced ones who want a structured approach.
Can I do the course by webinar?
Yes. You can attend in a classroom or by webinar. A mobile phone won't work for the webinar.
What Site Safety Card do I get?
A digital card valid for two years. Add it to your Apple or Google Wallet or order a physical card when you book.
How do I pay for a course?
Pay online by credit card, internet bank payment or account credit, or by EFTPOS at a training centre. Prepayment is required unless we've approved credit for your account.
Can I book someone from my team?
Yes. Log in to your Business Portal, choose book course and select or add a team member. Each learner needs a unique email address.
View our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details.
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