NCCER Carpentry Level 1

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Identify types of building materials and their applications • Calculate quantities in terms of board feet, area, and volume • Use fasteners, anchors, and adhesives • Safely use and maintain hand and power tools • Identify floor system components and construction methods • Construct a floor assembly • Identify wall system components and construction methods • Assemble a wood frame wall …see more skills below.

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…skills continued… • Establish a 90-degree angle using the 3-4-5 rule • Interpret information in drawing plans, schedules, and specifications • Identify ceiling framing and roof framing components • Lay out, cut, and install ceiling joists and roof rafters • Prepare rough openings for door and window installation • Install a lockset • Identify types of stairways and their components • Determine total rise and number/size of risers and treads for a stairway • Lay out and cut a stringer
Completed training through an NCCER Accredited training organization. Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor and/or evaluator the performance task requirements for this level. Successfully completed the course modules and passed the knowledge based examinations.