NCCER Construction Technology, 4th Edition © 2016
NCCER
NCCER Construction Technology, 4th Edition provides basic knowledge and principles of carpentry, masonry, concrete finishing, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. This training is the ideal starting point for a wide variety of career paths.
- Become skilled in different project phases
- Interpret construction drawings
- Perform quality concrete and brickwork
- Frame walls, ceilings, and floors
- Install proper wiring and piping
Construction Technology, a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program with digital integration
This construction technology trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, and review questions.
Industry recognized authorship
Construction Technology, 4th Edition is authored by the NCCER, a non-profit education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum and credentialing.
Connect to careers
Cornerstone of Craftsmanship features individual profiles and offers students a look into potential future careers in a conversational manner.
Special carpentry features
Real-life scenarios mirroring those on job sites offer a head start for those entering the carpentry field with technical tips and professional practices from craftworkers.
Online learning capabilities
With NCCERconnect, students can access eTextbook and other dynamic resources through the online platform, while teachers can save time with preloaded content and auto-grading assignments.
Chapter overviews
Chapter overviews provide a clear blueprint for learning with Objectives, Performance Tasks, and Trade Terms for that module.
Skills practice
Each chapter concludes with practical and effective skills practice.
Step-by-step instructions
Step-by-step instructions are used throughout to guide students through technical procedures and tasks from start to finish. These steps show you not only how to perform a task but also how to do it safely and efficiently.
End-of-chapter features
Chapter end resources include a chapter summary, review questions, and trade terms quiz.
Figures and tables
Photographs, drawings, diagrams, and tables are used throughout each module to illustrate important concepts and provide clarity for complex instructions. Text references to figures and tables are emphasized with italic type.
Trade features
Trade features present technical tips and professional practices from the construction industry based on real-life scenarios like those you might encounter on the job site.
Notes, cautions, and warnings
Safety features are set off from the main text in highlighted boxes and categorized according to the potential danger involved. Notes simply provide additional information. Cautions flag a hazardous issue that could cause damage to materials or equipment. Warnings stress a potentially dangerous situation that could result in injury or death to workers.
Case history
Case History features emphasize the importance of safety by citing examples of the costly (and often devastating) consequences of ignoring best practices or OSHA regulations.
Going green
Going Green features present steps being taken within the construction industry to protect the environment and save energy.
Emphasize preservation
This feature emphasizes choices that can be made on the job to preserve the health of the planet.
Interactive course on NCCERconnect
NCCERconnect is a robust online supplement that includes an electronic book, auto-graded homework and practice opportunities, and audio / video content reinforcement.
Classroom management tools
This user-friendly interface includes all the essential course management tools you would expect in an online environment: a gradebook, assignment manager, and communication features.
Engage in craft training
NCCERconnect provides a range of visual, auditory, and interactive elements to enhance student learning and instructor delivery of craft training.
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Grades 9-12
This program is designed for introductory or exploratory construction courses.
Available student resources include the hardcover trainee guide and student access to NCCERconnect.
Pearson offers custom teacher resources for all programs. Use the contact form on this page to request access to instructor resources for this program.
Student digital access to NCCERconnect can be bundled with the trainee guide or purchased separately for 1 year. All access codes are for use by 1 student, for 1 course, for up to 1 year, and are non-transferable.