Develop Your Mental Fitness and
Live Well to Build Well
Developed in collaboration with Professor of Health, Dr Grant Schofield, with input from tradies themselves, this self-paced programme equips builders and residential construction workers with practical tools to recognise stress, manage pressure, and boost resilience both on and off the job site.
It is hosted by Site Safe. They aim to provide the best leadership, behaviour and systems to support a positive change in the health and safety culture in New Zealand. Since 1999, Site Safe has been influential in creating a positive change in the health & safety culture of New Zealand’s construction industry.
Whether you’re on the tools or running the site, mental fitness matters. This Mental Fitness Module is built by people who understand the pressures you face every day.
Life onsite can be tough. But you don’t have to tackle it alone. This module created by Live Well Build Well is here to give you the tools to navigate stress, build resilience, and show up strong – at work and at home.
Why Choose This Mental Fitness Course?
Tailored for New Zealand Builders and Tradies
Learn at your own pace - on your schedule. Complete it all in one go or split it up over a few days. You can revisit the modules any time, as often as you need.
Flexible and Easy to Access
The Site Safe online learning platform makes it easy to complete the module when it suits you. You can revisit it anytime to reinforce your learning.
Trusted, Expert-Backed Content
Created by Live Well Build Well and mental fitness expert Dr Grant Schofield, this training, hosted by Site Safe, is grounded in expert knowledge, with a no-nonsense, straight-talking approach.
What You'll Gain
Tools to recognise stress before it takes hold.
Learn how to spot the early signs of stress — in yourself and your crew — before it affects your safety or mindset. This means fewer blowouts, better calls on-site, and heading issues off at the pass.
Simple daily habits to boost mental strength.
From sleep to mindset, the module gives you practical, no-BS routines that actually work. Think of it like laying strong foundations — small shifts that stack up big over time.
Confidence to check in on your mates (and yourself).
We’re flipping the script on the tough-it-out culture. This gives you the tools to speak up, check in, and back your crew without awkwardness.
Better communication onsite and at home.
Learn how to listen better, speak clearer, and avoid blow-ups. These skills strengthen your team culture on site — and your relationships at home.
A fresh perspective on how mental fitness supports physical safety.
When your head’s in the right place, you spot risks faster and work sharper. Mental Fitness is the PPE you can’t see — but it protects everything else.
Access to ongoing support and helpful resources after completion.
You’re not left hanging after the module — we point you to more tools, chats, and ways to keep the momentum going.
Make a Positive Impact On and Off Site
Mental fitness isn’t just good for you – it’s good for your crew. When you show up with a clearer head and stronger mindset, it sets the tone for your whole team.
After completing the course:
- Start kōrero with your mates about what you’ve learned.
- Share tips or small changes you’ve made (like your new sleep routine or mindfulness hack).
- Be the one who makes checking in on others normal – not awkward.
- Encourage others to take the course too.
Download Printable PDF A4 Poster
Need to share this info with the team or contractors? Easy as. Just download the PDF, print it out, and pop it up in the staff room. Simple and sorted!
Anyone working in the NZ residential construction industry—whether you’re an apprentice, subbie, foreperson, or manager.
This course is completely free, kindly hosted by Site Safe. It has been developed by Live Well Build Well.
There are four bite-sized modules. You can complete the entire course in under an hour—or spread it out over a few days.
Absolutely. You can log in and revisit the modules any time.
No, but you’ll receive a Live Well Build Well Acknowledgement of Completion to recognise your learning and commitment.
You’ll get access to more tips, tools, and resources through LiveWellBuildWell’s website and social channels to keep building your mental fitness journey.
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