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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Undergraduate TAS-CMG-DIP-2023

Diploma of Construction Management

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Available majors

  • Level 4 Subjects - Professional
  • Level 4 Subjects - Honours

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Undergraduate USA-BUIL1026-2023

Introduction to Construction Business Management

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Legislation and Standards in Construction

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Quality in Construction

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