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<p><span style="color:red"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">MMTC will form a committee to work on updating the coach mentoring form and develop a math course prerequisite be completed prior to attending, beginning with classes scheduled in the spring 2016.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>1.&nbsp; <span style="background-color:yellow">DO NOT follow-up class unless the grades from both Weeks One and Two average 70%.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Please note on the training announcement that lodging arrangements will be handled through&nbsp;Project Manager's purchase order.&nbsp;Travel coordination will be on SharePoint.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3.&nbsp; Districts may send 2-3 representatives from their office.</strong></p>
<p><strong>4.&nbsp; Participants must also be enrolled in PLAS for Foreman <span style="color:red">(78BHR3200220</span>), which is three days in&nbsp;the 3rd week of training.&nbsp; Classes are setup separately in LSO.&nbsp; No test is given at PLAS for Foremen.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Class Package Note: </strong>Make&nbsp;two copies of sign-in sheets to include in class package; one for each week.<br />
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<p><span style="color:blue"><strong>POST CLASS PROCESSING: </strong>(10/01/18-&nbsp; Peg)</span></p>
<p><span style="color:blue">Listed as <strong>Foreman Training Academy</strong> 78BOMO40028<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We get P/F to update LSO, 70% is passing -<span style="background-color:yellow"> Combined Tests from Weeks 1 &amp; 2 to equal at least 70%.</span><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We do not process L1s or send summary to Instructors. Student Evals are sent out via SharePoint;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Certificates are sent.</span></p>
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Course:

PennDOT Foreman Training Academy

SAP Course Number:

78BOMO460028

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General Information

Summary:
This 13- (over 14 days) of classroom and field exercises is composed of a variety of technical skills and Human Resources (HR) administrative training elements. This program is designed to enhance the knowledge and technical proficiency of the highway foreman. It will provide the skills needed to supervise productive work crews. This is not intended to be technical hands on SAP Plant Maintenance training.
Hotel accommodations will be coordinated by Central Offices Highway Admin Training Travel Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this academy you will be able to:
* Describe Publication113 ( Highway Foreman’s Manual)
* Improve the quality of the work performed
* Improve the delivery of services
* Describe the advantages of increased productivity
* Identify their new supervisory responsibilities
* Develop conflict handling, communication and coaching skills to improve employee’s performance
* Describe TWOC, SEAP, SPF and leave usage policies to employees
* Describe your role in the performance management process
* Explain your role in labor relations and equal employment
* Illustrate the advantages of promoting PennDOT’s safety culture
* Describe the ePayroll process and the importance of complete and accurate daily payrolls

Teaching Method:
Classroom plus field trips

Target Audience:
This training is mandatory for all newly appointed Highway Foreman during their six-month probationary period. Incumbent Highway Foreman 2, Highway Foreman 3 and TEOS are welcome if space is available.
This training is not intended for Civil Engineer Trainees (CETs).
Each District Office is limited to two people, Highway Foreman first priority and second being those TEOS (not mandatory for TEOs) classification. Participants must be dual enrolled in PennDOT Foreman Training Academy (78BOMO460028) and PennDOT Leadership Academy for Supervisors (PLAS) for Foreman (78BHR3200220).

Special Materials:
Participants shall bring a calculator, hard hat, work boots, safety vest, raingear, etc.
Note that a test is administered at the end of week 1 and week 2. An overall 70% score for weeks 1 and 2 must be achieved to pass the course. If the final, two-week average is below 70%, the participant may retest within six weeks of the last day of the program.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
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CEUs
Classes
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PDHs
Classes
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PennDOT:
83.00
09/01/11
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Shannon Bilger
Phone:
(717) 705-4171
Email:
sbilger@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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By Steve A Davis/PennDOT
On 06/14/01 At 09:41 PM
By Jonie L Buggy/PennDOT
On 01/26/23 At 08:43 AM