NCCER Advanced Carpentry: Frame and Finish, 6th Edition © 2025
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
NCCER Advanced Carpentry: Frame and Finish is one of three total trainee guides making up NCCER's 6th edition Carpentry series. In its latest release, the series moved from a 4-level program to a 2-pronged career path. It now consists of a base level (General Carpentry) and two specialized upper levels (Advanced Carpentry and Form Carpentry). The entire program still fulfills a 4-year registered apprenticeship.
The 6th edition homes in on skills for carpentry in building construction. It comprises nearly 300 hours of skills, covering competencies from site preparation and installation to thermal protection and finishing.
Practical approach to learning a craft
- Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through technical procedures and tasks.
- An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
- Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.
Engaging pedagogy
- Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
- Figures and tables throughout each module illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.
Industry expertise
- Revised: Subject matter experts were heavily involved in developing this guide. They contributed top-tier content related to current industry needs, both educational and professional.
- New: Module 27213, The Building Process, presents high-level information on the complete building process as well as jobsite safety.
- New: Module 27214, Mass Timber Construction, addresses the use of engineered wood as a primary material in structural building.
- New: Module 27215, Interior Finish and Trim, includes revised content from Cabinet Installation and Window, Door, Floor and Ceiling Trim.
Revised modules
- Revised: Module 45104, Drywall Installation, was picked up from the Drywall curriculum's revised Drywall Installation module.
- Revised: Module 27202, Roofing Applications, combines material from Roofing Applications and Advanced Roof Systems. It has been optimized for relevance to carpentry.
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