Occupation

312431 Civil Construction Leading Hand

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
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312431 Civil Construction Leading Hand

Supervises and performs specialist roles in a small civil work team, including monitoring work programs, ensuring safety, and organising plant, labour, and material resources on civil construction sites.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Asphalt Supervisor
  • Earthmoving Supervisor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Supervises, coordinates, and participates in civil construction work
  • Assists Construction Site Supervisors to monitor construction programs, organise resources, and resolve issues
  • Directs and monitors subcontractors, suppliers, and plant hirers, and conducts briefings with work crews to deliver project information and assign tasks
  • Provides technical support to work teams on issues, such as plant or machine operation, and ensures plant and machinery is maintained and operated in accordance with safety standards
  • Maintains a daily record of site activities for reporting to Construction Site Supervisors