APR 241L Iron Worker Advanced 2

Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 5

Provides a fundamental understanding of the skills needed to become an effective Ironworker Foreman. Subjects include job safety awareness, team building, effective communication, record keeping, safety programs and job planning. Human relations are emphasized along with employee needs, training employees and economics of supervision.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Ironworker Foreman.
Describe the qualities of an effective and diverse work team.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills by making corrections to a structural drawing used for erection.
Document work activities and maintain records utilizing job narratives.
Evaluate contract documents in order to plan worker assignments.
Design a safety management program.
Demonstrate the principles of quality management.
Identify common hazards of the construction industry as they are outlined in OSHA standards.

Content Outline

OSHA hazard awareness
Foreman team building
Foreman record keeping
Foreman safety responsibilities