NCCER Concrete Construction Level 1

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe concrete and its components • Understand the role of OSHA • Identify hazards and how to avoid them • Describe how to work safely at height • Use trade tools and powered equipment • Describe how to prepare for concrete placement • Identify types of forms and foundations • Operate vibrating compactors • Check the elevation of a prepared subgrade • Cut, bend, and splice reinforcing bars • Erect and strip wood forms …see more skills below.

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…skills continued… • Establish formwork locations/elevations • Erect, plumb, and brace forms for walls, columns, and stairs • Identify types of structural-concrete floor and roof slabs • Describe types of form systems and elevated decks • Erect, plumb, brace, and level deck forms • Construct curbs, gutters, and concrete steps • Explain how to construct walks, drives, and patios • Apply a broom finish • Hand float, edge, groove, and trowel concrete slabs • Explain the concrete curing process
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.
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