Construction Trades
Instructors: Jeffrey Klopotek
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My name is Kyle Hart. I began teaching Construction Trades at IVVC in 2026, having worked in construction for more than 20 years prior. My background is in residential and light commercial construction, remodeling, and property rehabilitation. I have worked in the industry as an employee, business owner, and property investor. I currently serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission in my community. I began my construction career with a structural repair contractor, repairing and structurally retrofitting buildings throughout the Chicagoland area. From there, I expanded into carpentry and general contracting, working as an independent contractor beginning in 2012. One of the more rewarding parts of my career has been working with people who are new to the industry and interested in expanding their knowledge, skills, and earning potential. As a Construction Trades instructor, I now have the opportunity to make that the primary focus of my work. My objective is to expose students to as many ideas and as much information as possible about how things are built, as well as the companies and careers that make that possible. |
CONSTRUCTION TRADES I
Grades: 11, 12
Construction Trades I is the first year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - The design process, shop & tool safety, construction terminology, construction methods and techniques, building codes & covenants, CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), customized designs for clients, cost estimating, surveying & excavation, basic framing principles, basic exterior finishing principles, basic electrical principles, basic HVAC principles, basic plumbing principles
Tasks you will complete -
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Follow established safety rules/regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
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Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
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Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
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Select and order lumber or other required materials
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - hard work ethic, ability to work in hot/cold weather and able to handle physically demanding work, ability to work as part of a team, adaptability and flexibility, sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reactions and the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances, willingness and ability to learn
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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OSHA 10 Safety Training
Related careers - Architect, Carpenter, CAD Technician, Designer, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Plumber, Various construction trades careers
Dual Credit: WCC CMT 101 - The Construction Industry (3 credits)
Articulated Credit: WCC CMT 101 - The Construction Industry (3 credits)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES II
Grade: 12
Required: 70% or higher in Construction Trades I
Construction Trades II is the second year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - Shop & tool safety, construction terminology, advanced construction methods and techniques, building codes & covenants, CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), customized designs for clients, cost estimating, surveying & excavation, advanced framing principles, advanced exterior finishing principles, advanced electrical principles, advanced HVAC principles, advanced plumbing principles, job shadowing opportunities, internship possibilities
Tasks you will complete -
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Follow established safety rules/regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
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Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
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Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge
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Select and order lumber or other required materials
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Lead a team of students in construction projects
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - hard work ethic, ability to work in hot/cold weather and able to handle physically demanding work, ability to work as part of a team, adaptability and flexibility, sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reactions and the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances, willingness and ability to learn
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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OSHA 10 Safety Training
Related careers - Architect, Carpenter, CAD Technician, Designer, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Plumber, Various construction trades careers
Dual Credit: WCC CMT 105 - Print Reading for Construction (3 credits)
Articulated Credit: WCC CMT 105 - Print Reading for Construction (3 credits)
Mr. Hart can be reached at 815/786-9873, ext. 238 or via email at khart@ivvc.net.