Reesby Academy · Industry Starters
Trades Site Administration Basics
Keep trade job sites organised with clear records and scheduling.
About this course
Trade businesses run on good paperwork and clear scheduling, and the site administrator keeps both on track. This course shows how jobs, quotes, schedules and site records fit together so crews can do their work well. Six short lessons, Australian examples and one practical action after each lesson.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to set up a simple job file with the records a trade business needs
- You'll be able to schedule crews and jobs without double-booking
- You'll be able to prepare quotes and variations with clear scope and pricing
- You'll be able to keep site records, safety paperwork and photos organised
Course outline
- How Trades Businesses Run8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizTrade administration connects the office and the job site. The administrator makes sure the right person has the right information, at the right time, to finish the job safely and on budget.
- Job Scheduling8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizScheduling turns a list of jobs into a workable plan. Good scheduling accounts for travel time, skills, materials and weather, and it leaves room for the jobs that always run over.
- Quotes and Paperwork8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA clear quote protects both the business and the client. Quotes that set out scope, price breakdown, exclusions and validity avoid surprises, and written paperwork keeps the job honest when the scope changes.
- Customer Updates8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizCustomers want to know what is happening on their job, and a clear update prevents most complaints. Good administrators send regular, accurate updates that set out what has been done, what comes next and when.
- Organising Job Records9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizGood job records are organised, complete and easy to find. Consistent naming, a fixed folder structure and a routine for filing keep the business running when the person who set up the system is away.
- Careers & next steps9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizTrade administration skills are in steady demand across building, plumbing, electrical and facilities businesses. This lesson maps the roles this course can lead to and how to check what they are worth.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.