NCCER Core Construction

NCCER Core Construction

Employment Outlook

O*NET Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Sample of reported job titles: Bituminous Asphalt Technician, Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Drop Crew Laborer, Equipment Operator (EO), Form Setter, Post Framer, Scaffolding Operator, Site Work Laborer, Toolman

Earning Potential in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN:

● Workers on average earn $40,000. ● 10% of workers earn $26,350 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $47,750 or more.

Earning Potential in Tennessee:

● Workers on average earn $34,300. ● 10% of workers earn $23,710 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $49,040 or more. ● 2028 Projected Employment 30,810 ● Projected Annual Job Opening 2018-2028 3,550

Class Objective Certification

Training Program designed to help participants acquire the skills and knowledge needed to embark on rewarding careers in residential or industrial construction or related fields NCCER Core Curriculum Certificate

Fees None

Delivery Method

In-Person classroom and laboratory instruction. Hands-on experience with tools, materials, and blueprints. Includes OSHA 10 Safety, Construction Math, Hand & Power Tool, Blueprint Reading, Basic Rigging, Material Handling and Weatherization

Duration

4 weeks, 5 days per week, total of 100 hours 3 concurrent class sessions, graduating 300 students annually

Prerequisites & Assessments

18 Years of age, no open criminal charges, ability and willingness to work in outdoor environmental conditions. Good hand to eye coordination. NorthStar, O*NET, Basic Timed Typing

Curriculum

NCCER Core Curriculum NCCER Weatherization OSHA Volunteer State University Goodwill Forklift Safety Training Financial Literacy

Accreditation NCCER & OSHA

Space Requirements

4,500 Sq. Feet inclusive of Classroom and Laboratory

Staff

Trades Program Manager 5 Trades Trainers Recruiter Grant Specialist Data Specialist

Equipment

Classroom and office furniture Access to Forklift and operating Space

Supplies

Fasteners, Lumber, Pipe, Tools, Blades, PPE, Steel,…. See list

Stipends

$100 per week