ABRK 223 - Foreman Training I
PROGRAM: Apprenticeship Technology - Building Trades
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course provides students with the basic knowledge of developing new ideas, skills, and techniques to meet the requirements and responsibilities of today’s supervisory positions in the masonry industry. During this course participants will learn the roles & responsibilities of the foreman. They will learn how to create an effective work team, communicate effectively, apply problem-solving skills, document & maintain records, plan & schedule work, implement a safety program and ensure quality of work.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Effectively plan and transition from worker to foreman
a. Checklist for foreman
b. Chain of command
c. Basic supervisory skills
d. Leadership
e. Policies and procedures
f. Decision making and assessing problems
g. Prioritizing new and added responsibilities
2. Identify the roles & responsibilities of the Foreman.
a. Project tempo
b. Mistakes
c. Project budget
d. Production plan
e. Organizing crews
f. Understanding profit & loss
3. Effectively plan and schedule work
a. Blueprint reading
b. Related drawings
c. Work by others
d. Supplemental drawings
e. Omissions and contradictions
4. Ensure quality work through a quality management process.
a. Requests for information
b. Specifications
c. Interpretation
d. Supplemental information and details
e. Site control
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Quality management process
Chain of command
supervisory skills
Leadership
Project budget
Blueprint reading
Site control
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