SHM 210 - Foreman Training
Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours
Description
A foreman is the link between the contractor (employer) and the labor (employee) on a construction project. As such, the foreman is responsible for making sure that the crew efficiently and effectively performs the work according to industry standards and job-specific drawings and specifications. This course is designed to give the stuadent a better understanding of what it takes to be a sheet metal foreman and gives them a solid base of knowledge if they do choose to begin a career as a foreman.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the attributes common to good foreman and know which of those attributes they already possess and which they need to develop.
- Apply effective principles for managing and leading others.
- Manage the required aspects of a project.
- Describe and enforce a culture of safety on a job site.
- Handle human relations issues regarding the work crew, i.e., communication skills (verbal and non-verbal): Integrity, motivational psychology and leadership.
- Plan and implement their own professional development.
Listed Topics
- Self-Evaluation
- Successful Foreman Attributes
- Managing and Leading Others
- Project Management
- Safety Culture
- Human Relations
- Professional Development
Reference Materials
iTi Foreman Training Curriculum
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 5/05/2008
Last Reviewed: 10/25/2018
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