NCCER Core Curriculum

Basic Safety (12.5 Hours) | Module ID 00101-15

Presents essential jobsite safety information to prepare workers for the construction environment. It explains the common causes of workplace accidents, outlines safety guidelines for confined spaces, and details how to mitigate hazards. This module also introduces standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its proper usage when working at heights.

Introduction to Construction Math (10 Hours) | Module ID 00102-15

Reviews core mathematical concepts relevant to the construction trades—including measurement, decimals, fractions, and geometry—and demonstrates their practical application on the job.

Introduction to Hand Tools (10 Hours) | Module ID 00103-15

Introduces the standard hand tools used across various construction crafts, focusing on safe operation and proper tool maintenance.

Introduction to Power Tools (10 Hours) | Module ID 00104-15

Identifies and describes the operation of common power tools in the construction industry, while emphasizing safe-handling guidelines and basic maintenance.

Introduction to Construction Drawings (10 Hours) | Module ID 00105-15

Familiarizes trainees with the basic elements and key components of construction blueprints, including how to interpret drawing scales and take accurate measurements.

Introduction to Basic Rigging (7.5 Elective Hours) | Module ID 00106-15

Provides foundational knowledge and safe working practices for handling rigging hardware, such as slings, rigging hitches, and hoists.

Basic Communication Skills (7.5 Hours) | Module ID 00107-15

Highlights the importance of effective written and verbal communication in the construction industry, offering practical examples and techniques to improve teamwork.

Basic Employability Skills (7.5 Hours) | Module ID 00108-15

Explores career opportunities within the construction trades while focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and the positive social skills required to succeed in the workforce.

Introduction to Material Handling (5 Hours) | Module ID 00109-15

Identifies the hazards associated with moving materials on-site and teaches proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment usage to prevent injury and property damage.