Please note that this is an 8 hour course that takes place over 2 days. Part 1 is October 16, and Part 2 is October 17. 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.
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:
- Safety considerations - Quality controls - Manpower needs - Material needs - Equipment needs - Working with other trades
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.
This course is designed for crew leaders 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.
Mark Taylor, P.Eng. (Non-Practising), G.S.C. is a construction industry veteran with over 30 years of frontline experience. Through his extensive experience leading and guiding major projects for international contractors, Mark has developed proven systems and strategies to improve site efficiency and effectiveness.
This course offers 2 Gold Seal Credits.
This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for one (1) credit towards Gold Seal certification for in-class attendance.
This 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.
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.