Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Lead with Confidence: Start Your Journey!

Are you ready to take the next step in your construction career? Become a leader who motivates your team and gets the job done. Whether you want to be a crew leader or foreman, this course will teach you how to lead with confidence, keep your crew safe, and work efficiently. It's your chance to step up and be the leader your team needs!

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Fundamentals of Crew Leadership at a Glance

Degree
Workplace Certificate
Length of Study
3 Months
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Class Meets
Daytime
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer

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Your Career as a Construction Foreman

As a construction foreman or crew leader you will manage a team on job sites to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You'll be responsible for:

  • scheduling
  • overseeing daily tasks
  • solving problems
  • guiding your crew
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Employed in Construction

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Program Overview

Learn how to lead a construction crew. If you want to become a crew leader or foreman, this course will teach you the skills to make sure your team works safely and gets the job done.

Learn important leadership and site management skills, such as:

  • How to schedule and plan work
  • How to report job progress
  • Project planning and estimating
  • How to manage team resources
  • Leading different types of workers
  • Solving team problems and conflicts

Practice your leadership skills in the Introduction to Construction Trades class. You'll oversee projects and guide your team in real work situations on Habitat for Humanity building or rehabilitation jobs.

Over 80%of your training hours will be spent on the jobsite.

After successful completion, you will receive the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER): Fundamentals of Crew Leadership credential.

This program is certified by the NCCER, a nationally-recognized provider of construction trades curriculum, assessments, and safety-conscious programming.

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid, but other sponsorships and assistance often cover the total cost of the class, such as WE Build Waterloo and AmeriCorps Build Crew Member.

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How to Get Started

Ready to take the next step? Contact a Program Coordinator to learn about the next session or connect with a Pathway Navigator to discuss your goals.

  • Session Length: 14 weeks, daytime classes
  • Location: Automation and Robotics Center and Habitat for Humanity worksite.
  • Instructor: Jacob Ham
  • Cost: $1,499 — Financial assistance is available and may cover the full cost of the class.

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Program Contacts

Workforce Development Coordinator

Valerie Peterson
Automation and Robotics Center
319-296-4296 ext.3110
Email Valerie Peterson

Career Pathway Navigator

Dawn Jorgenson
Automation and Robotics Center
319-296-2329 ext.3113
Email Dawn Jorgenson

Construction Instructor

Jacob Ham
Automation and Robotics Center
319-296-2329 ext.3112
Email Jacob Ham