Occupation

312431 Civil Construction Leading Hand

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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

Skill level: 3

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