Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

LABR 1213 - Concrete Apprenticeship I 2/2 (3)
Prerequisite: LABR 1142 Concrete Practice Fundamentals. This
course is the on-the-job component of the Concrete Specialist
Certificate program and includes work related to skills covered
in the classroom. Skills include safety practices, project planning,
and site preparation. All work activities are completed under the
direct supervision of a journeyman.
LABR 1223 - Forming and Finishing Concrete 2/2 (3)
Prerequisite: LABR 1213. This course is part of the Concrete
Specialist Certificate program and focuses on forming techniques,
placing concrete, and various finishing techniques.
LABR 1232 - Concrete Apprenticeship II 1/2 (2)
Prerequisite: LABR 1223. This course is the on-the-job component
of the Concrete Specialist Certificate program and includes
work related to skills covered in the classroom. Skills include
forming, placing, consolidating, finishing, and clean up of concrete
projects, including repair. All work activities are completed
under the direct supervision of a journeyman.
LABR 2113 - Lead-Based Paint Abatement 2/2 (3)
In this course, the student will study and practice lead hazard
control methods. The student will also study how to safely
disturb leaded paint as part of a renovation or construction
project. Students will take part in elaborate hands-on workshops
covering the techniques and equipment used in lead abatement.
Demonstrations also will include removing chemicals, building
containments, using special HEPA-attached grinding tools,
cleaning areas contaminated with invisible particles, taking air
samples, and evaluating abatement equipment and options.
LABR 2123 - Asbestos Abatement 3/0 (3)
This course focuses on the hazards of asbestos, the specific procedures
used on the job, and the legal rights of workers. During
this course, students will have an opportunity to participate in
group discussions and hands-on exercises.
LABR 2133 - Principles of Pipe Laying 3/0 (3)
Students will learn how to read different measurements along
with pipe laying terms and definitions. Batter boards and principles
of surveying will be taught. Students also will learn pipe
flow specifications and sewer laser operation and maintenance.
Percent of grade formula and grade instrument height will be
taught. Hands-on demonstrations will include set-up of appropriate
machines and check of flow line and pipe grade. Blueprints
will be studied. Students also will learn the history and rationale
of the use of metrics.
LABR 2213 - Landscape Maintenance 3/0 (3)
Students will learn safety concerns involving landscape maintenance.
Landscaping plants, planting techniques, fertilizers, and
maintenance, pruning, chemical safety, and appropriate powered
hand tools will be covered. Field exercises will include pruning,
using the chainsaw and the chipper, using straw for erosion control,
seeding, planting trees, and determining soil requirements
for certain landscaping projects.
LABR 2233 - Blueprint Reading 3/0 (3)
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of
building construction, working drawings and project manuals.
It will present the drawing and project manual organization,
the location of information, the coordination of the drawing
and specifications, and graphic interpretation skills required
for the industry use of the documents. In addition, background
information about the types of structures, plumbing systems,
HVAC systems, electrical systems, and other building systems
and product information will be presented.
LABR 2313 - Construction Surveying 3/0 (3)
Students will learn about basic construction surveying: construction
staking; electronic theodolite; line and grade checking; laser
track leveling.
LABR 2333 - Bridge Construction 3/0 (3)
Students will learn about proper personal protective equipment
and procedures. Other safety regulations that are covered include
electrical safety and excavation safety. Different hazards will be
covered and the definition and requirements of “permit required
confined space” will be discussed. Additional topics include lead
abatement on bridges and steel structures, silica, scaffold safety,
hoisting and rigging, hand signals for construction equipment,
hand and power tool safety, oxyfuel cutting operations, sandblasting,
and fall protection. Hands-on demonstrations and activities
will be conducted.
LABR 2416 - Hazardous Waste Management 6/0 (6)
Students will learn about training center rules and waste sites.
Additional topics to be covered include hazard recognition and
identification, hazard communication regulations, hazardous
chemical labels and lists, health effects, legal rights, and personal
protective equipment. Field exercises will be conducted on the
obstacle course or sandbags, supplied air and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Decontamination procedures and walkthrough
demonstrations will be covered; and students also will
learn OSHA regulations, site safety and health plans, material
handling, storage and transportation.
Construction Management
CNST 1413 - Introduction to Building Construction 3/0 (3)
Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of
residential and light commercial building operations. Lectures
will cover history, innovative practices and materials, current
developments, and typical employment opportunities.
CNST 1423 - Construction Materials & Methods 2/2 (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with typical
materials and methods used in residential and light commercial
construction. Topics will include the affect of regulation and
material selection on building costs, as well as factors affecting
material strength and resilience.
CNST 1444 - Surveying with Civil Applications
(formerly Survey/Layout & Measurement) 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1113 or appropriate assessment score. This
course will familiarize the student with job sites. Surveying
techniques and site layout will be discussed, as well as ground
elevations and control points, and contour lines. Students will
learn about topographic plans, plats of survey, and general site
plans. A general overview of village zoning and county planning
will be introduced.
CNST 2413 - Mechanical Systems for Buildings 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: CNST 1413. This course introduces students to
the design and operation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
systems. Topics will include requirements during construction,
scheduling, installation procedures, and energy consumption.
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