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Industrial Carpenter

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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An industrial carpenter erects concrete forms, plumb, level, and grade; places embeds; rigs large formwork; has a working knowledge of earthworks and reinforcement; may operate equipment needed to place concrete; reads and interprets construction drawings; operates measuring instruments.

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Focus Statement An industrial carpenter erects concrete forms, plumb, level, and grade; places embeds; rigs large formwork; has a working knowledge of earthworks and reinforcement; may operate equipment needed to place concrete; reads and interprets construction drawings; operates measuring instruments. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply carpentry fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and basic skills
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and perform layout for industrial carpentry applications
  • Perform rigging operations to safely move and position materials and components
  • Work with concrete including placement finishing and related operations
  • Perform trenching and foundation work including excavation preparation and related activities
  • Construct and strip formwork systems for concrete placement
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Carpenters47-2031.00
  • Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters51-7011.00
  • Helpers--Carpenters47-3012.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
  • Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers47-2081.00
  • Floor Sanders and Finishers47-2043.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Framing a single-family residence — execute walls, floors, and roof from prints with reduced oversight.
  • Door and window installation (rough opening, set, shim, fasten) — perform routinely on a residential job.
  • Stair construction (stringers, treads, risers) — lay out and install on standard residential staircases.
  • Finish carpentry (baseboard, casing, crown) — install cleanly with proper miters and scarfs.
  • Cabinet installation (base, wall, island) — set plumb and level in a typical kitchen or bath.
  • Concrete form work (slabs, walls, columns) — build and brace per spec for typical commercial pours.
  • Material take-offs from prints — produce for a defined room or area under foreman review.
  • Apprentices on routine tasks — direct and check on layout, cutting, and nailing.
  • Common code requirements (egress, headroom, fire blocking) — apply correctly during rough-in.
  • Punch-list items at project close — identify and complete to inspector and homeowner standards.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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