Commercial Carpenter
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
A journey-level Commercial Carpenter will have a general knowledge and understanding of the following: print reading including an awareness of allied trades, basic construction math, and estimating and preparing takeoffs; layout including site and building control; framing wood, steel (non-welded) and interior/exterior finishes; concrete formwork including ironworking/reinforcing steel and placing concrete; tenant finish out including doors/frames/hardware, cabinets, and trim; safety.
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Overview - Two-hour closed-book examination - May use a basic function, non-printing calculator - No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75. Performance Verification A corresponding hands-on Performance Verification is available. NCCER Curriculum All NCCER knowledge assessments are referenced to NCCER’s curriculum modules as listed on this specification sheet. This assessment is referenced to NCCER’s 5th edition of the Carpentry curriculum. You may order books and modules from Pearson by visiting www.nccer.org/order-books-modules/ Assessment Development All questions are developed and approved by subject matter experts under the direction of NCCER. Credentials Upon successful completion of the knowledge assessment or performance verification, credentials can be viewed and printed by the individual or assessment program through their NCCER Account. Score Report and Training Prescription Each candidate will have online access to their assessment results including their overall score and recommended training through their NCCER Account.
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