Supervisor Micro-Certification Program  

Empowering Supervisors to Lead

CLAC’s Supervisor Micro-Certification Program (SMCP) empowers construction supervisors with the skills to be people-centric team leaders rather than simply task-focused managers, resulting in:

• safer workplaces,
• better communication,
• reduced disruptive conflict, and
• increased productivity.

Who Should Take this Program?

New or experienced construction supervisors, forepersons, lead hands, and those with strong leadership potential.

Program Structure

SMCP is a series of instructor-led modules—six core modules and (eventually) six optional application modules. Each core module is approximately three hours long. The in-class application modules are shorter, but each has a self-directed component. The program is designed to fit around the Supervisor’s schedule and it takes six months, on average, to complete the core modules.

Supervisors will also have access to mentorship support and a library of leadership resources to enhance their ongoing development.

Core Modules

These modules combine to teach all the basics to become a successful leader.

• Module 1: Leadership 101 – elevating your supervisory skills
• Module 2: Health & Safety Compliance – foundation to a safety-first mindset
• Module 3: Communication – developing effective communication skills to leverage team strengths
• Module 4: Teamwork – forming effective teams
• Module 5: Conflict Management – strengthening relationships and workplace culture
• Module 6: Safety Culture – inspiring a safety-first culture
   

Application Modules

Supervisors wear many hats on a jobsite. To support them, we’ve developed additional modules tailored to their diverse roles.

• Module 7: Leading with Respect
• Module 8: Coaching & Mentoring Apprentices
• Module 9: Production & Quality (coming soon)
• Module 10: HR Dimensions (coming soon)
• And more!

 

 

Program Pricing

CLAC Members Price: $0

Non-Member/Public Price: $850 covers the 6 core modules. Each Application module is $100 per seat. Group discounts are available, as is in-class training in some areas. Please contact supervisor@clac.ca for details.

 

The program is eligible for three CCA Gold Seal education credits.