INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS INCLUDES:

CORE Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) (12.5 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-748353-2

(Module ID 00101) Work at construction and industrial job

sites can be hazardous. Most job-site incidents are caused by at-risk behavior, poor planning, lack of training, or failure to recognize the hazards. To help prevent incidents, every company must have a proactive safety program. Safety must be incorporated into all phases of the job and involve employees at every level, including management.

Introduction to Construction Math (10 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-748343-3

(Module ID 00102) Craft professionals rely on math to do their

jobs accurately and efficiently. Plumbers calculate pipe lengths,

plan drain slopes, and interpret dimensioned plans. Carpenters

meet code requirements by using math to frame walls and ceilings

properly. HVAC professionals develop ductwork and calculate airflow

with practical geometry. Whichever craft lies in your future, math

will play a role in it. This module reviews the math that you will

need and sharpens the skills that you will be using in the exciting

modules ahead.

Introduction to Hand Tools (12.5 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-748345-7

(Module ID 00103) Every profession has its tools. A surgeon uses

a scalpel, an instructor uses a whiteboard, and an accountant

uses a calculator. The construction crafts require a broad array of

hand tools. Even if you are familiar with some of the tools, all

craftworkers need to learn how to select, maintain, and use them

safely. A quality hand tool may cost more up front, but if it is

properly used and maintained, it will last for years. A true craft

professional invests wisely in hand tools, and uses, maintains, and

stores them with the same wisdom.

Introduction to Power Tools (10 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-748348-8

(Module ID 00104) Power tools play an important role in the

construction industry. Thousands of construction workers across

the world use power tools every day to make holes, cut different

types of materials, smooth rough surfaces, and shape a variety of

products. Regardless of their specialization, all construction workers

eventually use power tools on their job. This module provides

an overview of the common types of power tools and how they

function. It also describes the proper techniques required to ensure

their safe and efficient operation.

Introduction to Construction Drawings (10 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-748352-5

(Module ID 00105) Various types of construction drawings are used

to represent actual components of a building project. The drawings

provide specific information about the locations of the parts of a

structure, the types of materials to be used, and the correct layout

of the building. Knowing the purposes of the different types of

drawings and interpreting the drawings correctly are important

skills for anyone who works in the construction trades. This module

introduces common types of construction drawings, their basic

components, standard drawing elements, and measurement tools

that are typically used when working with construction drawings.

Start/End Dates

New cohorts of participants begin approximately every six months. Generally, two cohorts are enrolled each year for the six-month program, although this number may vary with the funding cycle and period of performance with the grant.  Your enrollment agreement will specify your program start date and projected end date.

Tuition/Fees/Refunds

The program is completely voluntary, and you can cancel or withdraw at any point without penalty. The costs of your program completion are covered by one or more federal, state, or local grants and/or other funding sources.  You are completing this

program at no cost to you.  Likewise, should you, as the participant, withdraw for any reason, or should your enrollment be terminated, no refund will be due or be owed, and you are not obligated to repay any grant funds in any situation as a participant.

Other Conditions

YouthBuild of South Central Illinois is an affiliated program through YouthBuild Global and is an approved program by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition, and the National Center for Construction Research and Education. YouthBuild of South Central Illinois is a program of Spero Family Services and is not a school accredited through the U.S. Department of Education.

YouthBuild of South Central Illinois does not guarantee the transferability of credits to another school, college, or university.  Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer; any decision on the comparability, appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether credit should be accepted is the decision of the receiving institution.  Please consult with your academic institution regarding transferability and acceptance of certifications.

YouthBuild of South Central Illinois does not have articulation arrangements with educational institutions and other such counterparts.

YouthBuild of South Central Illinois is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Participant complaints must be submitted in writing to the Illinois Board of Higher Education per Section 85(i)(1) of the PRIVATE BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Act (23 Illinois Administrative Code 1095, available at PBVS Admin Rules.) Information about the complaint may be submitted online through the IBHE website (www.ibhe.org).

Additional information regarding the complaint process can be obtained by contacting the Board at:

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools

1 N Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: 217-782-2551

Fax: 217-782-8548