How do I become a site foreman
Get qualified to work as a site foreman with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Site Foreman generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Site Foreman has increased strongly in recent years. There are currently 42,100 people in this job role in Australia. Site Foremen can find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to find work as a Site Foreman you could start by enrolling in a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). You’ll cover topics such as building codes and managing safety on a worksite. You could also consider a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or a Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
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Further reading
Most popular building and construction courses
20th April 2022
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16th February 2022All site foreman courses
- 10894NAT Course in Workplace Impairment Prevention
- 10910NAT Course in the Safe Use of Swing Stage Scaffolds
- CPC40110 & CPC50210 Dual Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) & Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40120 & CPC50220 Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
- CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
- CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
- CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (Western Australia)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50308 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- CPCCBC4002 Manage Work Health and Safety in the Building and Construction Workplace
- CPCCBC4004 Identify and Produce Estimated Costs for Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4006 Select, Procure and Store Construction Materials for Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4008 Supervise Site Communication and Administration Processes for Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4047A Quality Assure Fire-rated Lining Systems
- CPCCLSF4001 Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding Advanced Level
- RII40713 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
- RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
- RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction
- RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)
- RII60220 Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management
- RIIBEF402D Supervise On-Site Operations
- RIICWD503E Prepare Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes
- RIIQUA201E Maintain and Monitor Site Quality Standards
Site Foreman careers
A Site Foreman ensures all work is progressing properly on a building or construction site. You’ll supervise other workers to make sure work is being carried out according to the designs or plan and ensure the work is of a high standard. You’ll make sure all workers, contractors and tradespeople are adhering to safety requirements. A Site Foreman might have to organise necessary tools and equipment and make sure building materials are ready when needed.
A Site Foreman will usually be supervising several activities at once so you’ll need to be organised and be able to multitask. You’ll need to be a strong leader and have excellent communication skills. Being a Site Foreman is a physical job and you’ll have to spend a lot of time outdoors. You’ll need a thorough understanding of current building industry codes and regulations.
