Electrical Foreperson Foundational Skills

This one-day, 9-hour course is designed to fast-track your learning, equipping you with the essential tools and insights to excel as an Electrical Foreperson. 

Leading a team and managing projects requires more than technical skill—it demands strategic thinking, efficient planning, and the ability to coordinate effectively with workers and other trades. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of an electrical foreperson’s role and responsibilities. Subjects range from self-assessing abilities and qualifications, document prioritization, planning and layout, activity management, optimizing workers output and trade coordination. Successfully completing this course short-cuts the learn-as-you-go process and accelerates your career as an effective Foreperson.

• Pen and notebook
• Access to zoom: computer, camera and microphone, email/internet access
• Willingness to learn

It's recommended that individuals access the Zoom platform and test their camera, and microphone prior to the course to ensure that they are able to access and participate in the session.

Our team is always here to help! If you have any trouble accessing the Zoom channel, please feel free to call our main office line and we will do our best to help.

By completing this course, students will be able to:

• Effectively achieve the contract expectations – come in on budget and on time
• Keep workers and materials organized
• Coordinate workers and other trades to prevent avoidable issues
• Understand the construction process in a way that enhances efficiency.

Electrical Journeyperson; anyone interested in refining their skills or who wants to understand what is involved in moving up into a leadership position. 

• Understand what it takes to accept a project
• Laying out a project
• Activity management
• Specifications
• Schedules
• Drawings
• Lay-out of work for your workers
• Managing the crew
• Worker’s capabilities
• Requests for information
• Quality control
• Deficiencies
• Cross-trade coordination
• Importance of the construction process

There will be real-world examples and open discussion on the various topics.  Bring your questions and openness to learn. This is the next step in evolving your career and opening the potential for greater possibilities.

Dan Campbell | Owner & Instructor | DC Trades Mentoring

Dan Campbell is an electrician with over 32 years of experience in diverse projects, including schools, hospitals, malls, and airports. An FSR-B, Gold Seal Certified Project Manager, and Electrical Estimator, Dan trains foremen, project managers, and estimators while coaching construction startups on effective systems.

He contributed to rewriting the BC Electrical apprenticeship curriculum, collaborated with Okanagan College on the Electrical IP Refresher program, and developed the Foreperson Foundational Skills programs.

Dan’s work equips professionals with the tools they need to lead effectively and contribute to a more consistent and efficient construction industry.