Construction Occupations • Associate in Applied Science
Occupational Program
Colleague Code: AAS.CONST
Curriculum Code: BDM 200
Program Information:
- This program provides students with practical experience in occupations related to the construction trades.
- Provides skills in construction and construction planning.
- Career cluster includes general contractor, supervisor, construction carpenter, etc.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Workforce Institute at 217-786-2750 or Workforce@llcc.edu or see a Student Success Coach.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| BDM 102 | Introduction to Construction Occupations | 3 |
| BDM 106 | Structural Carpentry Concepts | 4 |
| BDM 112 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BDM 116 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| or a higher math elective | 3-5 |
Second Semester:
Third Semester:
| EGL 103 | Technical and Professional Communication I | 3 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CSC 105 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| ESI 101 | Employability Skills | 2 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester:
| EGL 106 | Technical and Professional Communication II | 3 |
| OR | |
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CAD 151 | Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| Program Course Selection | 3 |
| Program Course Selection | 3 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
| EGL 103 | Technical and Professional Communication I | 3 |
| EGL 106 | Technical and Professional Communication II | 3 |
| OR | |
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| or a higher math elective | 3-5 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: For students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, they should pursue a pathway that substitutes EGL 101 and 102 for EGL 103 and 106 or CMN 104. Contact your transfer institution and student success coach for guidance on transferable general education coursework.
Required Program Courses
| BDM 102 | Introduction to Construction Occupations | 3 |
| BDM 106 | Structural Carpentry Concepts | 4 |
| BDM 108 | Finish Carpentry Concepts | 4 |
| BDM 110 | Basic Masonry | 3 |
| BDM 112 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BDM 114 | Basic Plumbing | 4 |
| BDM 116 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| BDM 120 | Surveying and Building Layout | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Required Program Support Courses
| ESI 101 | Employability Skills | 2 |
| CAD 151 | Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CSC 105 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Program Support Selections
Choose six (6) credits from the courses listed below.
Total Credit Hours: 60