Construction foreman

As Foreman is defined as the squad leader or chief of a work team formally used, ie a group of workers who jointly engaged in an activity under this line instance.

The foreman has a coordinating role for his work team, but no disciplinary powers.

Area of ​​application

Foreman be used both in stationary plants and on construction sites. They are available both in industry and in craft. Managers of the foreman can be eg foremen, foremen, technicians, engineers and construction managers. The tasks and responsibilities of the foreman is different. It is usually better paid than other workers.

Local names

In southern Germany and Switzerland foreman as Kapo (Italian capo ' head, Leader ") are referred to colloquially spread is also the name slider and, derived from the name Flat Cap or even foreman. In Austria you also know the term game guide for this function. In the GDR, foremen were usually referred to as Brigadier. This term is sometimes still used in East Germany.

For Foreman you will usually " appointed " (usually the employer ), but there are also appropriate training, such as foreman courses include the following key qualification subjects: " Cost awareness ", " CIA " = cooperation in operation and in labor law and " NTG " = laws of nature, which also houses the Fachrechnen again. The courses last 6 months, and usually end with a test. Alternatively, Master craftsmen can initially be charged with the exercise of the function of the foreman. This is often the first step in the career ladder of a master.

In practice, today's foreman will no longer be appointed without further ado, but need a foreman training course or a master craftsman. This is especially true for the reasons the key qualification as social and professional competence.