CONSTRUCTION TRADES

P.O. Box 5187 1202 East Locust

Bloomington, IL. 61702-5187

  Phone: 309 - 829 - 8671

 Fax: 309-828-3546

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Construction I

This course provides an opportunity for students who are planning on entering a post secondary educational program in construction or entering into the workforce at entry level. The focus of the class is the construction by the students of a residential home, with emphasis on foundations, framing, exterior and interior finish and roofing. Students will develop workplace skills in basic math, hand and power tools, basic blueprint reading, safe work habits, proper job attitudes, technical jargon and learn about the wide variety and opportunities in the field of construction.

This class is Dual Credit with Heartland Community College: CNST 101, 3 credits.

Construction II

This course provides an opportunity for students who are planning on entering a post secondary educational program in construction or enter into the workforce at entry level. Students will enhance workplace skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems, electrical wiring, and construction estimating and scheduling, while developing leadership roles.