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LIVE ONLINE: Effective Work Planning for Forepersons and Crew Supervisors

Courses, Gold Seal Certified Course, Instructor-led Classes, Leadership & Management, List View, Training, Vancouver, Webinars
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Virtual, instructor-led course
Member pricing.
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Please note that this is an 8 hour course that takes place over 2 days. Part 1 is April 27, and Part 2 is April 28. Both sessions run from 12:30pm-4:30pm. There is no oppourtunity to re-schedule or for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. 

You will receive login instructions from the instructor in advance of the workshop. 

This course was previously named "Planning for Foremen."

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Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing foremen with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the foremen of trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning. Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own plan and 2 week lookahead schedule for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

What will attendees learn?


Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!


By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it
  • Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when
  • Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act
  • Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan
  • Plan crew task activities including:

            - Safety considerations
            - Quality controls
            - Manpower needs
            - Material needs
            - Equipment needs
            - Working with other trades

  • Build a 2 week lookahead schedule
  • Create daily crew work plans
  • Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track
  • Communicate the plan to others
  • Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week lookaheads and daily crew plans
  • Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Format: Two 4-hour on-line (Zoom) sessions (~6.5 hours of instruction time) featuring instructor presentation, interactive group discussions, and practical group exercises. Frequent breaks and “stretch seconds” are included to help keep attendees alert and engaged. Initial classes will be offered with 12 seats available, but this may increase for later dates.

AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for forepersons of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

This course is delivered in partnership between your local construction association and other associations throughout Western Canada. You’ll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions

INSTRUCTOR:

Mark Taylor, P.Eng., G.S.C. President, Mark Taylor Advisory Mark is a construction industry veteran with over 30 years of front-line experience. Through his extensive experience running and guiding business units for major international contractors, Mark has developed proven systems and strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

CREDITS:

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for one (1) credit towards Gold Seal certification for in-class attendance.

http://www.vrca.ca/wp-content/uploads/cpd-100.jpgThis course has been approved by BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services (formerly Homeowners Protection Office) for eight (8) points towards Continued Professional Development (CPD) for in-class attendance.

AIBC Education Provider

This course has been approved by Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for seven and half (7.5) non-core units towards AIBC’s Continuing Education System



Fee Includes: Digital certificate upon completion.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 7 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Transfer to another date is not accepted. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. 

If VRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, VRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.

 
Non-Members $599.00
VRCA Member $399.00
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