How to become a construction foreman
Combine your trade expertise, industry experience, and people skills to lead teams across construction projects and get the job done.
What does a construction foreman do?
Duties and tasks
Coordinate construction work and allocate general and daily duties according to project priorities and plans.
Organise schedules and monitor attendance of crew.
Oversee and ensure work adhere to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety.
Professional bodies
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UndergraduateSCU-CCE-DIP
Move up the ladder to supervision in civil construction
Take your trade to the next level. Upskill in specialisations including CAD, site safety, and planning. Graduate and be ready for roles including estimator and safety officer. Or continue your studies in civil engineering with degree level study.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management
UndergraduateCUR-HCM-CTF
Your introduction to construction
Study 4 core subjects in construction management—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Study low-rise and high-rise construction, including how to manage sites. Start thinking about your career in estimating, contract admin and more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Master of Construction Management (Professional)
PostgraduateUON-CON-MAS
Manage complex construction projects professionally
Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee the life cycle of construction projects. You’ll deepen your critical analysis skills through problem-based learning with an industry focus. Problem-solve. Deliver. Connect. Lead.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
UndergraduateADU-CMH-DEG
Run construction projects with advanced knowledge and research skills
Push your construction career further. Specialise in high-demand areas and complete a research project guided by experts. You’ll graduate with deeper expertise and industry-ready skills to lead large-scale projects and drive innovation.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
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Construction Contracts and Procurement
UndergraduateCUR-CME390
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Dec 2025, 1 Jun 2026
Enrolments open until 4 Dec
UndergraduateCUR-CME101
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 2 Mar 2026, 31 Aug 2026
Introduction to Management in Construction
UndergraduateCUR-CME103
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Dec 2025, 1 Jun 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Enrolments open until 4 Dec
Design and Built Environment Research Methods
UndergraduateCUR-DBE300
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Dec 2025, 1 Jun 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Enrolments open until 4 Dec
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