UA Foreman Certification Course
Questions and Answers.
Why Was the Standard for Excellence Written? - Answer To set the UA apart from their non-
union competition, as a result of trends in the marketplace, and to refocus members and
leadership on why clients choose the UA
What Are the Three Main Themes of the SFE Message? - Answer A declaration of who the
UA is. A commitment about what they will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
What Are Some Duties of UA Membership as Listed in the SFE? - Answer Show up on time.
Stay off cell phones while working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol
abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client rules.
Put in a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.
How Is Market Share Defined? - Answer The percentage of the total available market.
For an Average Contractor, What Percent of the Total Cost of a Labor Hour Is the 'On the Check'
Wages? - Answer Approximately 50%
Assume the Total Cost of a Labor Hour Is $60. If a Worker Works Just 30 Minutes a Day, How
Much Will This Cost the Contractor in One Year's Time? - Answer $60 per hour equals $1 per
minute. 1 times 30 minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150.
$150 per week times 50 weeks equals $7,500.
What Is a Prime Contractor? - Answer The contractor that has a direct contract with the
project owner.
If Your Company Is the Prime Contractor, What Subcontractors on the Job Site Will You Have to
Manage? - Answer All of them
What Is a Fixed Price Contract? - Answer A contract that defines the scope of work and the
price for that work.
What Are Two Skills or Traits a Foreman Must Have? - Answer Skilled in the work. Basic
reading, writing, and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity
with technical standards and an understanding of where to get information about standards.
Why is it important for the Foreman to understand the Scope of Work? - Answer So they can
protect it.
, Who could be your contact on a Construction Project? - Answer Owner, General Contractor,
Piping Contractor, or Construction Manager.
What is the primary task of the Foreman? - Answer To manage and lead the crew.
Name three Characteristics Great Leaders Share - Answer Open and honest. Willing to
discuss problems. Exceptional listeners.
Is there one ideal Leadership Style? - Answer No, everyone is different and every situation is
different.
What are some Factors that Motivate Workers? - Answer Setting goals, good working
relationships, safe work site, great planning, availability of tools and materials, exceptional
communication, recognition.
What does a company have to do to comply with the Civil Rights Act? - Answer Ensure all
company facilities are desegregated. Maintain a working environment free from harassment,
intimidation, coercion, and other forms of discrimination.
What is the definition of the word Harassment? - Answer Behavior that is unwelcome by the
recipient and offensive to a reasonable person.
As the Foreman, what must you do if you are made aware of a situation that violates the Civil
Rights Act? - Answer Stop the behavior, report it to your supervisor, and document what
happened and what you did.
What is a Conflict? - Answer A belief, not necessarily a fact, that everyone can't get what
they want.
What Two Questions Should You Ask Yourself When Analyzing a Conflict? - Answer What is it
about? How did it get started?
What Is the First Rule of Negotiation? - Answer Understand the other person's needs.
Why Is Preparation So Important in a Negotiation? - Answer Having time to prepare and a
plan makes it easier to keep emotions in check.
Questions and Answers.
Why Was the Standard for Excellence Written? - Answer To set the UA apart from their non-
union competition, as a result of trends in the marketplace, and to refocus members and
leadership on why clients choose the UA
What Are the Three Main Themes of the SFE Message? - Answer A declaration of who the
UA is. A commitment about what they will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
What Are Some Duties of UA Membership as Listed in the SFE? - Answer Show up on time.
Stay off cell phones while working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol
abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client rules.
Put in a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.
How Is Market Share Defined? - Answer The percentage of the total available market.
For an Average Contractor, What Percent of the Total Cost of a Labor Hour Is the 'On the Check'
Wages? - Answer Approximately 50%
Assume the Total Cost of a Labor Hour Is $60. If a Worker Works Just 30 Minutes a Day, How
Much Will This Cost the Contractor in One Year's Time? - Answer $60 per hour equals $1 per
minute. 1 times 30 minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150.
$150 per week times 50 weeks equals $7,500.
What Is a Prime Contractor? - Answer The contractor that has a direct contract with the
project owner.
If Your Company Is the Prime Contractor, What Subcontractors on the Job Site Will You Have to
Manage? - Answer All of them
What Is a Fixed Price Contract? - Answer A contract that defines the scope of work and the
price for that work.
What Are Two Skills or Traits a Foreman Must Have? - Answer Skilled in the work. Basic
reading, writing, and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity
with technical standards and an understanding of where to get information about standards.
Why is it important for the Foreman to understand the Scope of Work? - Answer So they can
protect it.
, Who could be your contact on a Construction Project? - Answer Owner, General Contractor,
Piping Contractor, or Construction Manager.
What is the primary task of the Foreman? - Answer To manage and lead the crew.
Name three Characteristics Great Leaders Share - Answer Open and honest. Willing to
discuss problems. Exceptional listeners.
Is there one ideal Leadership Style? - Answer No, everyone is different and every situation is
different.
What are some Factors that Motivate Workers? - Answer Setting goals, good working
relationships, safe work site, great planning, availability of tools and materials, exceptional
communication, recognition.
What does a company have to do to comply with the Civil Rights Act? - Answer Ensure all
company facilities are desegregated. Maintain a working environment free from harassment,
intimidation, coercion, and other forms of discrimination.
What is the definition of the word Harassment? - Answer Behavior that is unwelcome by the
recipient and offensive to a reasonable person.
As the Foreman, what must you do if you are made aware of a situation that violates the Civil
Rights Act? - Answer Stop the behavior, report it to your supervisor, and document what
happened and what you did.
What is a Conflict? - Answer A belief, not necessarily a fact, that everyone can't get what
they want.
What Two Questions Should You Ask Yourself When Analyzing a Conflict? - Answer What is it
about? How did it get started?
What Is the First Rule of Negotiation? - Answer Understand the other person's needs.
Why Is Preparation So Important in a Negotiation? - Answer Having time to prepare and a
plan makes it easier to keep emotions in check.
