TCS 108 - Construction Supervision

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Construction Technology
Description:
Includes the basics of a supervisor's duties while on a construction project. The supervisor must define objectives that meet with the overall strategy of the organization and achieve results through the efforts of others; constantly evaluate and control production performance and motivate subordinates; a "Jack-of-all-trades" under the most adverse circumstances. All too often many skilled craftsmen are thrust into managerial positions without proper training and background and begin to learn by making mistakes in communicating, planning the job, human relations and the effective use of their own valuable, limited time. This course deals, in depth, with the what, why, how, when and where of construction supervision. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Assume the responsibilities and authority of the supervisor's position; Apply the various techniques employed in motivating subordinates; Use communication in leadership and utilize these necessary skills effectively; Use scientific techniques in problem solving and apply these to assigned case studies; Know what is expected of him/her relative to such items as contract documents; estimate preparation; state, federal and local forms; architectural specifications; building codes, etc; Apply construction supervisor's responsibilities relative to setting up and controlling a job site.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
Corequisites:
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Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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