APSM 126: SMQ-26 FOREMAN TRAINING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 2.5 |
| Hours: | 32 lecture, 8 laboratory per quarter (40 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to identify the major goals of a foreman.
- A successful student will be able to safely and effectively plan, organize, control, and coordinate project activities.
- A successful student will be able to demonstrate effective foreman record keeping for projects and personnel.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Identify the major goals of a foreman to safely and effectively plan, organize, control, and coordinate project activities
B. Manage and lead others
C. Communicate effectively on the job with verbal and written instructions
D. Demonstrate the proper record keeping for the project and personnel
E. Recognize the potential for legal action in some of the functions that a sheet metal foreman performs
F. Manage scheduling through progress meetings and project requirements
Course Content
A. Identify the major goals of a foreman to safely and effectively plan, organize, control, and coordinate project activities
1. Goals for the employer
2. Goals for the employees
B. Managing and leading others
1. Motivating personnel
2. Evaluations of personnel
3. Mediating conflicts
C. Communicate effectively on the job with verbal and written instructions
1. Written and verbal communication skills
2. Recording project communications
D. Demonstrate the proper record keeping for the project and personnel
1. Look ahead schedule
2. Payroll reporting
3. Personnel actions
E. Recognize the potential for legal action in some of the functions that a sheet metal foreman performs
1. Discrimination
2. Harassement
F. Manage scheduling through progress meetings and project requirements
1. Coordination meetings
2. Job look-ahead schedules
3. Lead time for procurement of materials, equipment and manpower
Lab Content
Students will work individually and in teams to:
A. Practice foreman activities related to sheet metal shop and field work
B. Practice developing schedules, time-keeping, take off and order materials
C. Practice managing employees and resources, through videos and role-playing
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Results of written quizzes and tests
Shop participation
Comprehensive written final examination
Comprehensive final project
Evaluation of progress by weekly assignments
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory instruction
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Foreman Training, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (student manual). 2006.
International Training Institute. International Training Institute Supervisory Training Program (participant manual). 2008.
These are the standard Sheet Metal textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although one or more may not be within 5 years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment, from textbook:
1. Read chapter 2, Communication Skills
B. Writing assignment:
1. Complete an evaluation form, per page 2.13