Timber construction foreman (BP) (Schaffhausen):
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Why do prospective students ask schools for training as a foreman in timber construction?
A survey was conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch among those interested in training as a foreman in timber construction. The survey revealed the following triggers for a school inquiry for training as a timber construction foreman with a federal certificate:
- For 42%, a recommendation triggered the school inquiry
- For 33%, the reason for the request is that they know the school
- 25% made a request after reading an online review
- One free text response states "Because I find the days on which the training is offered the most useful."
Why are students interested in further training in timber construction as a foreman?
We can answer this question thanks to the results of a survey conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. This revealed the following findings:
- 69 % are interested in further training for timber construction foremen in order to match this with their own needs
- 19 % do this because this qualification has been requested more frequently in job advertisements
- 12 % show interest in further training in timber construction as a foreman following a recommendation
- An optional text response says "I would like to create alternatives in the building."
What is taught in a foreman carpenter training course?
As a carpenter, participants in a timber construction foreman carpenter training course already have good technical knowledge and a broad basic knowledge. For this reason, the focus of the timber construction foreman (or carpenter foreman) training lies in the areas of management, organization and refined technology. The subject matter of the timber construction foreman or foreman carpenter training course includes
- Personnel management, occupational safety
- Planning the material
- Coordinating logistics
- Managing the construction site
- Sophisticated timber construction work
- Implementing quality standards
Through the timber construction foreman or foreman carpenter training course, participants expand their basic knowledge in the areas of technical calculations, statics, materials and construction. They also acquire. Timber construction foremen acquire and deepen their knowledge in the areas of correspondence, communication, marketing and IT. They know the factors of successful company management and have skills in work preparation, production and assembly.
Holzbau Schweiz foreman: What is tested in the Swiss Timber Construction Association's federal timber construction foreman examination?
In the timber construction foreman examination, various subjects are tested in writing over thirteen hours over two days. The federal professional examination is divided into three subject areas:
- Personnel management and occupational safety
- Preparation (work preparation, work planning, room and report)
- Execution and supervision
Those who pass the professional examination can use the title "Timber construction foreman with federal certificate". This creates foremen with good qualifications for Holzbau Schweiz.
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