Foreman Training Program

$450.00 CAD
Language: English
Certification: Yes
Mobile Friendly: Yes
Digital Badge: Yes
Course Length: 8 hours

Requirements

This course requires email to be filled

Additional Course Information

Foreman Training

SKU: 13826

Course by: OpenCircle Contractors Association

This practical, instructor-led course equips foremen with essential leadership skills to advance their careers. Participants will explore the difference between foremen and supervisors, identify key traits of strong leaders, and build capabilities in motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and time management. The course also outlines what supervisors look for in promotable team members empowering foremen to lead with confidence and prepare for the next step in their careers.

Syllabus

Outline

Foreman vs Supervisor

  • Compare responsibilities, authority, and scope of role.
  • Legal and reporting distinctions under Alberta OHS Act.

10 Characteristics of a Strong Foreman

  • Blend of leadership, accountability, and technical expertise.
  • Some key traits include
  • Difficult discussions

The Power of Motivation

  • Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators on the jobsite.
  • Applying the right motivators in a given situation.
  • Importance of fairness and consistency in motivating teams.

Effective Communication

  • The core elements of communication:
  • A Foreman's role in communication

Conflict Resolution

  • Stop, Talk, and Solve approach to handling conflict.
  • Employing various strategies
  • Resolving a crew dispute.

Time Management & Productivity

  • Challenges: downtime, poor communication, disorganization, weather.
  • Strategies: daily planning, delegation, flexibility, documentation.
  • Creating a schedule.

Path to Promotion: What Supervisors Look For

  • Reliability, accountability, and safety mindset.
  • Leadership, communication, and professionalism.
  • Activity - Developing a "Career Development Action Plan".

Key Takeaways & Wrap Up

  • Bridging management and crew through leadership and accountability.
  • Career growth requires technical skill, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
  • Personal action plans.

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