Union Approved Supervision (UAS)

UAS

This course provides an introduction to the study of organizational behavior and motivational theory for students enrolled in the Construction Supervision certificate and associate degree programs. The importance of understanding how motivation, personality, conflict, communication, group dynamics, and leadership are important in supervising the construction project is highlighted. Limited to active members of articulated union building trade apprenticeship programs. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Construction Supervision program

UAS

This course is an introduction to construction project management. From the configuration of the project team through the project closeout, students will identify the supervisory skills needed for a successful construction project. Limited to active members of articulated union building trade apprenticeship programs. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Construction Supervision program and UAS 111 minimum grade "C", may enroll concurrently

UAS

In this course, students will examine the legal, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities of construction supervisors. Topics include wages and hours, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), bankruptcy, contracting rules, OSHA requirements, project documentation, and payment systems. Students will also learn supervisory best practices such as conducting evaluations, assigning personnel, improving performance, and maintaining a safe, compliant jobsite. Emphasis is placed on practical decision-making and the application of legal and supervisory principles to real construction scenarios. This course is one of a series of courses for students enrolled in the Construction Supervision certificate and associate degree programs. Limited to United Association Program participants. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Construction Supervision program; UAS 111 and UAS 122 minimum grade "C", may be taken concurrently

UAS

In this course, students examine stakeholders of the construction project and their relationship to each other. Students will become familiar with the basic function of a construction project and how the activities performed contribute to the overall profitability and health of a project as a whole. In addition, students will gain practical and operational supervisory skills specifically in the areas of planning, organizing and leading construction projects. Limited to active members of articulated union building trade apprenticeship programs. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Construction Supervision program and UAS 122

UAS

In this course, students are introduced to the various processes used to develop and manage the schedule of a project. Additionally, students will examine various tools used to assist in schedule development and management. Finally, students will explore the desktop scheduling software Microsoft Project. Limited to active members of articulated union building trade apprenticeship programs. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Construction Supervision program; UAS 210 and UAS 222, minimum grade "C"