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"The sky is the limit for safety, quality, and productivity. That is the value of Better SuperVision. Having better awareness of planning techniques, dealing quickly with disagreements, and always improving work processes to achieve goals that are being set by our customers."

Program Description

Better SuperVision learning is designed so that both new and experienced supervisors will find the learning valuable. New supervisors will find a core foundation of skills that will leapfrog you to success. Experienced supervisors will find new solutions to issues and develop their supervisory skills to a new level.

Program Structure:

Better SuperVision consists of three components:

Component 1 - Better SuperVision Classroom Training (5 modules – 54 hours total)

This training is offered in both day and evening programs. The full program is divided in to five modules. Module One is a foundation module and introduction to the full Better SuperVision classroom training and must be taken first. Each module is made up of a series of lessons:

Module One: Leadership and SuperVision

1. The Role of Supervisor
2. The Unionized Construction Industry
3. Communication Basics – Listening Skills
4. Communication Basics – Speaking Skills
5. Handling Disagreements and Problems
6. Meetings

Module Two: Labour Relations

1. Legal and Contractual Issues
2. Personal Problems
3. Performance Problems

Module Three: Planning and Scheduling

1. Project Plans and Schedules
2. Project Plans and Schedules (cont’d.)
3. Planning For You

Module Four: Productivity and Quality

1. Commitment to Productivity and Quality
2. Quality Tools
3. Quality Problem Solving for Quality Outcomes

Module Five: Leading Effective Work Teams

1. Team Concepts
2. Motivation
3. Team Performance

Module One must be taken before modules 2-5. Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be taken in any sequence and at any time. Upon completion of this classroom learning graduates will receive their BSV certificate with the first seal. In order to obtain the BSV certificate all modules must be completed within two years of commencing the learning.

Component II - Safety Supervisory Skills Classroom Training (1 module – 16 hours total).

In addition to the four modules outlined above, candidates are asked to complete a recognized supervisory safety skills training program. The program recommended by BSV Better SuperVision Ltd. is Leadership for Safety Excellence which is offered through the Alberta Construction Safety Association and a number of building trade union halls in Alberta. For further information on program content and schedules please click here.

Component III - “On-The Job” Application & Mentoring of BSV skills.

In order to facilitate the transfer of BSV Better SuperVision skills to the real work world, all candidates are asked to complete, with their immediate supervisor, the Development Tool over a three month period. Please identify on the application form, your supervisor, who will be responsible for completing this Development Tool. Candidates who are unemployed at the time of taking the program will be responsible for ensuring that the on the Development Tool is completed at a later date when they are working as a supervisor.

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