NCCER Principles of Site and Building Layout (27114)

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe tasks that are performed during site and building layout • Identify types of construction drawings used to lay out a building site • Perform basic construction math and right triangle calculations • Explain how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to site and building layout • Identify and properly use measuring tools • Measure horizontal and vertical distances …see more skills below.

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skills continued… • Describe site layout instruments and equipment • Identify leveling tools and their applications • Use levels to determine elevations and angles • Explain how to establish building lines with batter boards • Use the 3-4-5 rule to verify that intersecting walls are square
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.