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As a skilled metal, electrical or electronic trades supervisor, sometimes described as a site manager or supervisor, your technical skills and management abilities will allow you to oversee and improve the performance of skilled tradespeople. Read on to find out more about working in this industry, what your role might involve and how you can get your first job in this area.
It’s common to complete an apprenticeship or professional qualification in a certain trade, but you might also consider a degree in subjects like:
Further qualifications in management might be needed for supervisor roles, but this can depend on your employer.
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Postgraduate qualifications aren’t always needed to get a job, but they might be needed for advanced technical roles.
Examples of taught or research master’s you could consider include courses like:
Management and decision-making skills are needed to move into effective management roles, along with strong experience and technical knowledge.
At least a couple of years of relevant work experience is usually needed before you can start accessing roles at a supervisor level and above. Employers will value experience in the area in which you want to manage, along with any evidence that you can provide of your managerial, decision making and organisational abilities. Geographical flexibility will be useful for building a broad experience base.
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