Foreman M1- People Management
(National Learning Programme)

Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  ABET Level 3/ 4
Course Content:

Describe the functions of a business
Describe the roles & functions of a Foreman
Practice the planning of work & work loads
Practice the planning of daily resources
Describe the Work Organisation
Describe the Job Control
Problem solve & make decisions
Identify motivators
Identify grievance & disciplinary procedures
Consider health & safety of workers
Apply interpersonal skills
Identify leadership characteristics
Consider the training & performance of workers

Foreman M2- Site Foremanship
(National Learning Programme)

Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Foreman M1 (Preferred)
Course Content:

Plan site requirements
Locate stores areas
Identify temporary service requirements
Identify accommodation requirements
Identify any transport requirements
Consider systems & record keeping
Plan plant & machinery requirements
Consider plant & machinery maintenance
Select suitable plant & machinery
Interpret bar charts
Plan daily workloads & resources
Plan weekly workloads & resources
Draw up a daily & weekly programme

Foreman M3- Industrial Relations
(National Learning Programme)

Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Foreman M2 (Preferred)
Course Content:

Describe the principles of construction discipline
Demonstrate the process of construction discipline
Define grievance & complaints
Identify types & causes of grievance
Describe the grievance procedure
Discuss unfair dismissals
Discuss responsibilities, employers & employees
Discuss unfair labour practice

Foreman M4- Quality Control & Resource Management
(National Learning Programme)

Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Foreman M3 (Preferred)
Course Content:

Discuss types of construction contracts
Discuss conditions, Bills of Quantities & specifications
Discuss importance of related drawings
Consider resource requirements & ordering
Consider storage needs & available space
Consider the cost of double/ multiple handling of materials
Control wastage of materials for better profits
Identify resources utilisation control methods
Identify quality control methods
Identify labour control & utilisation methods

Foreman M5- Motivation of People
(National Learning Programme)

Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Foreman M4 (Preferred)
Course Content:

Identify motivational theories & principles
Implement motivational factors
Design a motivational environment
Setting objectives with agreement
Delegate work & responsibilities
Identify management control functions
Identify how to handle under achievers
Identify how to handle human relation problems