Core

Description

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is the ideal resource for exploring a career in the construction industry. The text also serves as the foundational prerequisite for all other NCCER crafts. Designed, written and reviewed by industry experts, the program features a highly visual design and technical tips from leading professionals, as well as numerous review and assessment questions.

The 6th Edition features expanded coverage of math, construction drawings and the latest hand and power tools. Content has been reorganized to ensure a progressive understanding of concepts. New color-coded tabs help you quickly navigate to the information you’re looking for. And review questions and assessments help you stay on track throughout the course.

Hallmark features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Performance Tasks give students an opportunity to apply their knowledge.
• Math equations are presented in a step-by-step format that is easy to understand.
• Warning features instill a fundamental consciousness of safety considerations. Trade terms are clearly defined to provide strong foundational knowledge.

Engaging design

• Numerous new illustrations enhance the text and appeal to visual learners. Vivid photos hold students’ attention.
• QR Codes link to interesting videos related to each topic.

Prepare for certification

• The program prepares students to take the industry recognized NCCER Core certification.

About our authors

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a unique, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created in 1996. The foundation was created through a unique partnership of more than 125 construction industry and academic leaders who united to improve and standardize construction education.

Some features of the NCCER Standardized Curricula are as follows:

• An industry-proven record of success
• Curricula developed by the industry, for the industry
• National standardization providing portability of learned job skills and education credits
• Well-illustrated, up-to-date, practical information

NCCER also maintains the NCCER Registry, which provides transcripts, certificates and wallet cards to individuals who have successfully completed a level of training within a craft in NCCER’s curricula.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: A module on construction careers has been included.
• UPDATED: Content has been reorganized to ensure a progressive understanding of concepts.
• NEW: Color-coded tabs help students quickly navigate to the information they are looking for.