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NCCER Certification Syllabus

National Center for Construction Education and Research credentials for construction and craft trades workers. The full NCCER Certification syllabus: 8 subjects, 33 chapters, 102 topics and 128 sub-topics, with 453 flashcards written against it.

8Subjects
33Chapters
102Topics
128Sub-topics
453Flashcards

NCCER Certification subjects

NCCER Certification has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

5 chapters · 18 topics · 38 sub-topics · 57 flashcards

  1. Basic Safety (OSHA-Aligned) · 5 topics
  2. Introduction to Construction Math · 4 topics
  3. Hand and Power Tools · 3 topics
  4. Construction Drawings and Communication · 3 topics
  5. Materials Handling and Employability · 3 topics

Carpentry

5 chapters · 15 topics · 19 sub-topics · 74 flashcards

  1. Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives · 3 topics
  2. Floor and Wall Framing · 3 topics
  3. Roof Framing · 3 topics
  4. Exterior and Interior Finish · 3 topics
  5. Concrete Forms and Foundations · 3 topics

Electrical

4 chapters · 12 topics · 16 sub-topics · 58 flashcards

  1. Electrical Theory and Safety · 3 topics
  2. National Electrical Code (NEC) and Wiring · 3 topics
  3. Residential and Commercial Wiring · 3 topics
  4. Grounding, Bonding, and Distribution · 3 topics

Plumbing

4 chapters · 12 topics · 12 sub-topics · 57 flashcards

  1. Plumbing Safety, Tools, and Math · 3 topics
  2. Pipe, Fittings, and Valves · 3 topics
  3. Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems · 3 topics
  4. Water Supply and Fixtures · 3 topics

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

4 chapters · 12 topics · 13 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. HVAC Fundamentals and Safety · 3 topics
  2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems · 3 topics
  3. Heating Systems · 3 topics
  4. Air Distribution and Controls · 3 topics

Welding

4 chapters · 12 topics · 11 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Welding Safety and Preparation · 3 topics
  2. Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting · 3 topics
  3. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) · 3 topics
  4. GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Processes · 3 topics

Heavy Equipment Operations and Site Work

3 chapters · 9 topics · 9 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Equipment Safety and Orientation · 3 topics
  2. Earthmoving Equipment · 3 topics
  3. Site Layout and Soils · 3 topics

Industrial Maintenance and Mechanical Trades

4 chapters · 12 topics · 10 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals · 3 topics
  2. Mechanical Power Transmission · 3 topics
  3. Pumps, Compressors, and Fluid Power · 3 topics
  4. Rigging, Hoisting, and Pipe Systems · 3 topics

NCCER Certification flashcards

453 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

NCCER Certification syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the NCCER Certification syllabus?

NCCER Certification covers 8 subjects: NCCER Core Curriculum: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Welding, Heavy Equipment Operations and Site Work and Industrial Maintenance and Mechanical Trades.

How many chapters and topics are in the NCCER Certification syllabus?

33 chapters and 102 topics, broken down further into 128 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. NCCER Core Curriculum: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is the largest subject, with 18 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there NCCER Certification flashcards?

Yes — 453 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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