Construction Trades
Instructors: Jeffrey Klopotek
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Jeffrey Klopotek. Hello, my name is Jeff Klopotek, this is my 3rd year as a construction trades instructor. I began my career in construction as an apprentice in 2004, working for a local remodeling company. I continued to work for that company for 7 years, the last three of those years as a project manager. I then wanted to learn something new and went on to work as a laborer for a pipeline construction company. There I acquired knowledge of underground utility infrastructure and how utilities are delivered to commercial and residential structures. After two years in underground construction I wanted to work for myself and I enjoyed building and working with my hands which led me to start a construction business of my own. I focused on building post-frame and conventional framed outbuildings and garages. I also built additions, installed windows, siding, and doors. I enjoyed working with customers, sub contractors, vendors, and inspectors; and building those working relationships over the years. I discovered you can learn new things every day and you can learn new things from everyone around you. I look forward to working with the students to grow and learn together. |
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. Klopotek can be reached at 815/786-9873, ext. 238 or via email at JKlopotek@ivvc.net.