CORE: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS (5 WEEK CLASS)
The NCCER Core prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, as well as communication and employability skills.
This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills established in Core are the foundations that successful construction careers are built upon.
Once participants pass all nine NCCER Core modules (written test & hands-on performance profile), they will be issued an NCCER wallet card that never expires.
NCCER Credentials
Written tests will be completed electronically in our classroom under the supervision of one of our instructors. Successful completion of an NCCER module is 70% or better to demonstrate minimum proficiency. If a participant does not meet this requirement, they need to wait a minimum of 48 before retesting. There are no additional fees for retesting.
All performance profiles will be completed in person under the supervision of an NCCER certified instructor. Once both the written test and performance profile are completed for any NCCER module, it will appear on the www.nccer.org website and can be verified by a potential employer. [Note: Absolutely NO personal information is shared on this platform. ONLY full name, NCCER number and successful NCCER completions are listed.] You want to share these accomplishments!
Also, NCCER does not require any age minimum so please contact us if you have a mature youngster who is ready to start gaining life skills and be job-ready.
NOTE
We will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30pm for five weeks. If you need to miss a session, please let us know and we will do our best to schedule time for you to learn missed material.
We provide relevant NCCER books to check out of our library while you are enrolled in a unit. (You may purchase these books if you are interested but we will provide all necessary texts.) As a group, we will discuss written materials and PowerPoints. Participants are expected to read relevant modules and complete learning assessments at home. Additionally, all PowerPoints will be available through our website to review at home as often as you wish.
All necessary PPE and equipment will be available for use on site. It is not necessary to purchase your own PPE or equipment. If you have your own PPE and wish to use it, please have it inspected by an instructor during the first meeting.
BIGGER PICTURE
The NCCER Core is the first part of a larger program called Welder Corps™. We will use industry-generated curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) to prepare our graduates for the world of work. Our focus is to provide industry-relevant skills to ensure you are job-ready when you complete our program. Once you complete this training, you will be prepared for an entry-level welding job nearly anywhere in the Country. For more details, visit http://www.weldercorps.org