Occupation
Construction foreperson
Construction forepersons lead a crew on the tools, setting out the day's work, keeping materials and equipment moving, and making sure the work is done safely and to the drawing. They are usually experienced tradespeople who still work hands-on while supervising. The role is the first line of supervision between the crew and site management.
Also known as: Foreman · Forewoman · Crew leader · Trades supervisor · Ganger
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Part of Architecture, construction and infrastructure
A visual day in the work
What the work involves
Brief the crew on the day's tasks, sequence, and hazards before work starts.
Set out work from drawings and check dimensions, levels, and lines as the crew progresses.
Order and stage materials, tools, and plant so the crew is not waiting on them.
Check work in progress for quality and correct it before it is covered up or handed on.
Enforce personal protective equipment, exclusion zones, and safe work procedures.
Report progress, material shortfalls, and problems to the site superintendent and record crew hours.
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How people commonly enter
Progression from a construction trade after completing an apprenticeship and gaining crew experience.
A supervisory or leadership certificate offered by an industry body or college, added to trade experience.
On-the-job promotion from a labouring or semi-skilled role in a specialist crew such as concrete or steel fixing.
A college certificate in construction supervision or site management combined with site time.
Typical training: Apprenticeship
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Work-context map
Typical work context
- Client sites
- Outdoors
- Physically active
- Team based
- Fast paced
Client sites · Outdoors · Physically active · Team based · Fast paced
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Enterprising (leading) · Conventional (organizing)
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