You can receive credit for NCCER’s Core curriculum plus an additional 19 modules* in the following craft* areas: Sheet Metal, Concrete Finishing, Carpentry, Masonry, Painting, Welding, Ironworking, Reinforcement Ironwork, Sustainable Construction and Safety Technology. In the chart below, an X next to a module indicates you are eligible to receive credit for that module.
If an X does not appear next to a module then additional training is required for the craft level* completion. Each module builds upon one another to accomplish a level completion and this information is tracked in NCCER’s Registry System. An industry- recognized credential* is awarded with level completions and each craft usually has three to four levels.
*Refer to NCCER’s definitions located on the right side of the screen to fully understand these terms.
Core
NCCER's Core curriculum is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum and gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area he or she chooses.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | N/A | 00101-15 | Basic Safety | x |
| Core | N/A | 00102-15 | Introduction to Construction Math | x |
| Core | N/A | 00103-15 | Introduction to Hand Tools | x |
| Core | N/A | 00104-15 | Introduction to Power Tools | x |
| Core | N/A | 00105-15 | Introduction to Construction Drawings | x |
| Core | N/A | 00106-15 | Introduction to Basic Rigging | (optional) |
| Core | N/A | 00107-15 | Basic Communication Skills | x |
| Core | N/A | 00108-15 | Basic Employability Skills | x |
| Core | N/A | 00109-15 | Introduction to Material Handling | x |
Concrete Finishing
This two-level curriculum covers a range of specific content such as the characteristics of concrete, using concrete as a building material and the process of curing concrete.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23101 | Introduction to Concrete Construction and Finishing | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23102 | Safety Requirements | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23103 | Properties of Concrete | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23104 | Tools and Equipment | x |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23105 | Preparing for Placement | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23106 | Placing Concrete | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23107 | Finishing, Part One | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23108 | Curing and Protecting Concrete | |
| Concrete Finishing | 1 | 23109 | Introduction to Troubleshooting | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23201 | Properties of Concrete, Part Two | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23202 | Estimating Concrete Quantities | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23203 | Forming | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23204 | Site Concrete | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23205 | Architectural Finishes | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23206 | Industrial Floors | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23207 | Superflat Floors | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23208 | Surface Treatments | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23209 | Quality Control | |
| Concrete Finishing | 2 | 23210 | Making Repairs |
Sheet Metal
This four-level curriculum is designed to prepare the trainee for a large range of possibilities, covering topics such as Installation of Ductwork, Bend Allowances, and Advanced Architectural Sheet Metal.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04101-08 | Introduction to Sheet Metal Trade | x |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04102-08 | Tools of the Trade | x |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04103-08 | Introduction to Sheet Metal Layout and Processes | x |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04104-08 | Trade Math One | x |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04105-08 | Fabrication One- Parallel Line Development | x |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04106-08 | Installation of Ductwork | |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04107-08 | Installation of Air Distribution Accessories | |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04108-08 | Insulation | |
| Sheet Metal | 1 | 04109-08 | Architectural Sheet Metal | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04201-08 | Trade Math Two | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04202-08 | Plans and Specifications | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04203-08 | Fabrication Two- Radial Line Development | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04204-08 | Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication Standards | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04205-08 | Air Properties and Distribution | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04206-08 | Bend Allowances | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04207-08 | Soldering | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04208-08 | Basic Piping Practices | |
| Sheet Metal | 2 | 04209-08 | Fiberglass Duct | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04301-09 | Trade Math Three- Field Measuring and Fitting | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04302-09 | Air Systems | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04303-09 | Principles of Airflow | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04304-09 | Louvers, Dampers and Access Doors | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04305-09 | Comprehensive Plan and Specification Reading | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04306-09 | Fabrication Three- Triangulation | |
| Sheet Metal | 3 | 04307-09 | Advanced Architectural Sheet Metal | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04401-09 | Shop Production and Organization | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04402-09 | Air Testing and Balancing | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04403-09 | Introduction to Welding, Brazing and Cutting | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04404-09 | Fume and Exhaust System Design | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04405-09 | Fabrication Four- Comprehensive Review | |
| Sheet Metal | 4 | 04406-09 | Introductory Supervisory Skills |
Carpentry
This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | 1 | 27101-13 | Orientation to the Trade | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27102-13 | Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27103-13 | Hand and Power Tools | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27104-13 | Introduction to Construction Drawings, | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27105-13 | Floor Systems | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27111-13 | Wall Systems | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27112-13 | Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing | |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27110-13 | Basic Stair Layout | x |
| Carpentry | 1 | 27109-13 | Introduction to Building Envelope Systems | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27201-13 | Commercial Drawings | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27202-13 | Roofing Applications | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27203-13 | Thermal and Moisture Protection | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27204-13 | Exterior Finishing | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27205-13 | Cold-Formed Steel Framing | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27206-13 | Drywall Installation | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27207-13 | Drywall Finishing | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27208-13 | Doors and Door Hardware | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27209-13 | Suspended Ceilings | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27210-13 | Window, Door, Floor and Ceiling Trim | |
| Carpentry | 2 | 27211-13 | Cabinet Installation | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27303-14 | Properties of Concrete | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 38101-11 | Rigging Equipment | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 38102-11 | Rigging Practices | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27306-14 | Trenching and Excavating | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27304-14 | Reinforcing Concrete | x |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27307-14 | Foundations and Slab-on-Grade | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27308-14 | Vertical Formwork | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27309-14 | Horizontal Formwork | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27305-14 | Handling and Placing Concrete | |
| Carpentry | 3 | 27310-14 | Tilt-up Wall Panels | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27401-14 | Site Layout One - Differential Leveling | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27402-14 | Site Layout Two - Angular and Distance Measurements | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27403-14 | Advanced Roof Systems | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27404-14 | Advanced Wall Systems | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27405-14 | Advanced Stair Systems | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27406-14 | Introduction to Construction Equipment | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27407-14 | Introduction to Oxyfuel Cutting and Arc Welding | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 27409-14 | Site Preparation | |
| Carpentry | 4 | 46101-11 | Fundamentals of Crew Leadership |
Masonry
This three-level curriculum encompasses modules such as Mortar, Metalwork in Masonry and Estimating.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 1 | 28101-13 | Introduction to Masonry | x |
| Masonry | 1 | 28106-13 | Masonry Safety | x |
| Masonry | 1 | 28102-13 | Masonry Tools & Equipment | |
| Masonry | 1 | 28103-13 | Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications | |
| Masonry | 1 | 28104-13 | Mortar | |
| Masonry | 1 | 28105-13 | Masonry Units and Installation Techniques | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28201-14 | Residential Plans and Drawing Interpretation | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28202-14 | Residential Masonry | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28203-14 | Reinforced Masonry | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28204-14 | Masonry Openings and Metalwork | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28205-14 | Advanced Laying Techniques | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28206-14 | Effect of Climate on Masonry | |
| Masonry | 2 | 28207-14 | Construction Inspection and Quality Control | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28301-14 | Elevated Masonry | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28302-14 | Specialized Materials and Techniques | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28303-14 | Repair and Restoration | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28304-14 | Commercial Drawings | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28305-14 | Estimating | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28306-14 | Site Layout - Distance Measurement and Leveling | |
| Masonry | 3 | 28308-14 | Stone Masonry | |
| Masonry | 3 | 46101-11 | Fundamentals of Crew Leadership |
Painting
This three-level curriculum covers topics such as Basic Surface Preparation, Wood Finishing, and Texturing.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painting | 1 | 07101 | Careers in the Painting Trade | |
| Painting | 1 | 07102 | Safety | |
| Painting | 1 | 07103 | Ladders, Scaffolds, Lifts and Fall Protection | |
| Painting | 1 | 07104 | Identifying Surface/ Substrate Materials and Conditions | x |
| Painting | 1 | 07105 | Protecting Adjacent Surfaces | |
| Painting | 1 | 07106 | Basic Surface Preparation | |
| Painting | 1 | 07107 | Sealants and Repair/ Fillers | |
| Painting | 1 | 07108 | Introduction to Paints | |
| Painting | 1 | 07109 | Brushing and Rolling Paints and Coatings | |
| Painting | 2 | 07201 | Painting Failures and Remedies | |
| Painting | 2 | 07202 | Job Planning and Completion | |
| Painting | 2 | 07203 | Chemical Cleaning and Stripping | |
| Painting | 2 | 07204 | Low-Pressure Water Cleaning | |
| Painting | 2 | 07205 | Abrasive Blasting | |
| Painting | 2 | 07206 | Drywall Finishing and Patching | |
| Painting | 2 | 07207 | Stains | |
| Painting | 2 | 07208 | Clear Finishes | |
| Painting | 2 | 07209 | Wood Finishing | |
| Painting | 2 | 07210 | Coatings Two | |
| Painting | 2 | 07211 | Spray Painting | |
| Painting | 3 | 07301 | Painting Failures and Remedies Two | |
| Painting | 3 | 07302 | Job Supervision, Planning and Control | |
| Painting | 3 | 07303 | Coatings Three | |
| Painting | 3 | 07304 | Coating and Tinting | |
| Painting | 3 | 07305 | Decorative (Faux) Finishes | |
| Painting | 3 | 07306 | Wallcovering | |
| Painting | 3 | 07307 | Graphics | |
| Painting | 3 | 07308 | Texturing | |
| Painting | 3 | 07309 | Spraying and Special Devices |
Welding
This four-level curriculum covers topics such as Oxyfuel Cutting, Welding Symbols, and Stainless Steel Groove Welds. NCCER’s curriculum also correlates to the AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling through national Skills Education) standards and guidelines for Entry Welder.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | 1 | 29101-15 | Welding Safety | |
| Welding | 1 | 29102-15 | Oxyfuel Cutting | |
| Welding | 1 | 29103-15 | Plasma Arc Cutting | |
| Welding | 1 | 29104-15 | Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging | |
| Welding | 1 | 29105-15 | Base Metal Preparation | |
| Welding | 1 | 29106-15 | Weld Quality | |
| Welding | 1 | 29107-15 | SMAW- Equipment and Setup | x |
| Welding | 1 | 29108-15 | SMAW Electrodes | |
| Welding | 1 | 29109-15 | SMAW- Beads and Fillet Welds | |
| Welding | 1 | 29110-15 | Joint Fit-Up and Alignment | |
| Welding | 1 | 29111-15 | SMAW- Groove Welds and Backing | |
| Welding | 1 | 29112-15 | SMAW- Open-Root Groove Welds- Plate | |
| Welding | 2 | 29201-15 | Welding Symbols | |
| Welding | 2 | 29202-15 | Reading Welding Detail Drawings | |
| Welding | 2 | 29203-15 | Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metal | x |
| Welding | 2 | 29204-15 | Preheating and Postheating of Metals | |
| Welding | 2 | 29205-15 | GMAW abd FCAW- Equipment and Filler Metals | |
| Welding | 2 | 29209-15 | GMAW- Plate | |
| Welding | 2 | 29210-15 | FCAW- Plate | |
| Welding | 2 | 29207-15 | GTAW_ Equipment and Filler Metals | |
| Welding | 2 | 29208-15 | GTAW- Plate | |
| Welding | 3 | 29301-16 | SMAW- Open-Root Pipe Welds | |
| Welding | 3 | 29302-16 | GMAW- Pipe | |
| Welding | 3 | 29303-16 | FCAW_ Pipe | |
| Welding | 3 | 29304-16 | GTAW- Carbon Steel Pipe | |
| Welding | 3 | 29305-16 | GTAW- Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe | |
| Welding | 3 | 29306-16 | SMAW- Stainless Steel Plate and Pipe Groove Welds | |
| Welding | 4 | 29401-16 | GMAW- Aluminum Plate | |
| Welding | 4 | 29402-16 | GTAW- Aluminum Plate | |
| Welding | 4 | 29403-16 | GTAW- Aluminum Pipe | |
| Welding | 4 | 29404-16 | GMAW- Aluminum Pipe | |
| Welding | 4 | 29405-16 | Soldering and Blazing |
Ironworking
This three-level curriculum provides a basic foundation in ironworking safety, tools, welding, cranes, rigging, forklifts, and survey equipment are included, as well as trade drawings, steel joists, and structural steel.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworking | 1 | 30101-11 | Introduction to the Trade | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30102-11 | Trade Safety | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30103-11 | Tools and Equipment of the Trade | x |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30104-11 | Fastening | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30105-11 | Mobile Construction Cranes | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30106-11 | Rigging Equipment | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30107-11 | Rigging Practices | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30108-11 | Trade Drawings One | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30109-11 | Structural Ironworking One | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30110-11 | Plumbing, Aligning and Guying | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 29102-09 | Oxyfuel Cutting | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30112-11 | Introduction to Arc Welding | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30113-11 | Bar Joists and Girders | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30114-11 | Metal Decking | |
| Ironworking | 1 | 30115-11 | Field Fabrication | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30201-11 | Trade Math | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 29106-09 | Weld Quality | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30202-11 | Position Arc Welding | x |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30203-11 | Forklifts | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30204-11 | Trade Drawings Two | x |
| Ironworking | 2 | 38201-11 | Intermediate Rigging | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30205-11 | Structural Ironworking Two | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30206-11 | Steel Joists and Joists Girders | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30207-11 | Tower Cranes | |
| Ironworking | 2 | 30208-11 | Survey Equipment Use and Care One | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30313-12 | Applied Trade Math | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30314-12 | Flux Core for Ironworking | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30304-12 | Stud Welding | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30312-12 | Structural Welding Three | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 38301-11 | Advanced Rigging | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30311-12 | Precast/Tilt-Up Erection | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30307-12 | Special Application Hoisting Devices | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30315-12 | Survey Equipment and Care Two | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30302-12 | Pre-Engineered Systems | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30303-12 | Miscellaneous/ Ornamental Ironworking | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30316-12 | Grading and Checkered Plate | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 29104-09 | Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging | |
| Ironworking | 3 | 30310-12 | Demolition |
Reinforcement Ironwork
This two-level curriculum teaches the basics of reinforcing materials, along with various tasks related to placing reinforcing materials. The trainee also learns safe rigging and welding practices.
| Craft | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39101-05 | Concrete Reinforcement | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39102-05 | Concrete Reinforcement Safety | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39103-05 | Rigging Equipment | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39104-05 | Rigging Practices | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39105-05 | Commercial Blueprints | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 1 | 39106-05 | Oxyfuel Cutting | x |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | 27204-01 | Foundations and Flatwork | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | 27205-01 | Concrete Forms | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | 27207-01 | Handling and Placing Concrete | x |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | 27208-01 | Manufactured Forms | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | 30116 | Metal Decking | |
| Reinforcing Ironwork | 2 | MT101 | Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader |
Additional Topics
Module credit can be earned within these different topics. Some of these modules are related to craft levels while others are standalone credentials.
| Craft / Topic | Level | Module | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Construction | N/A | 70101-15 | Your Role In the Green Environment | x |
| Safety Technology | V5 | 75218-03 | Environmental Awareness | x |