UA Foreman Certification Course
Questions And Correct Answers
Why was the standard for excellence written?
To set the UA apart from their non-union competition, as a result of trends in the
market place, and to refocus members and leadership on why clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are they?
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 of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by the SFE?
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 days work for a fair day's pay.
How is market share defined?
The percentage of total available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor hour is the "on the
check" wages?
, Approximately 50%
Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30 minutes a day,
how much will this cost the contractor in one year's time?
$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?
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?
All of them
What is a fixed price contract?
A contract that defines the scope of work and the price for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have?
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.
Questions And Correct Answers
Why was the standard for excellence written?
To set the UA apart from their non-union competition, as a result of trends in the
market place, and to refocus members and leadership on why clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are they?
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 of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by the SFE?
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 days work for a fair day's pay.
How is market share defined?
The percentage of total available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor hour is the "on the
check" wages?
, Approximately 50%
Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30 minutes a day,
how much will this cost the contractor in one year's time?
$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?
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?
All of them
What is a fixed price contract?
A contract that defines the scope of work and the price for that work.
what are two skills or traits a foreman must have?
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.
