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Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (April 16, 2021) © 2021

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For courses in introductory construction or construction principles.

Market leader in construction instruction

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is the ideal resource for students interested in exploring a career in the construction industry. 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 recommend time for completion is 150 hours.

The 6th Edition features expanded coverage of math, construction drawings and the latest hand and power tools.

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.

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.

Features of NCCERconnect for the 6th Edition

  • NEW: Numerous videos highlight careers, equipment usage, math skills and more
  • Dynamic Presentations have been added for an engaging online review of content
  • NEW: The 6th Edition includes more rigorous Performance Tasks.

MODULES

  1. Build Your Future in Construction (00100)
  2. Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) (00101)
  3. Introduction to Construction Math (00102)
  4. Introduction to Hand Tools (00103)
  5. Introduction to Power Tools (00104)
  6. Introduction to Construction Drawings (00105)
  7. Introduction to Basic Rigging (00106)
  8. Basic Communication Skills (00107)
  9. Basic Employability Skills (00108)
  10. Introduction to Materials Handling (00109)

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.

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