HVAC & Plumbing Foreperson Foundational Skills | Live, Online

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of an HVAC/Plumbing 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.

Leadership isn’t just about experience—it’s about understanding the bigger picture. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to excel as an HVAC/Plumbing Foreperson, helping you master everything from project planning and crew management to cross-trade coordination. Skip the trial-and-error process and fast-track your career with confidence.

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

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.

• 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.

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

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.