NCCER Curriculum

Since developing the "Wheels of Learning" craft training curricula in the 1980's, ABC has become the world leader in apprenticeship and craft training in the merit shop construction industry. ABC now works closely with its educational affiliate, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), in the development, revision and publication of the NCCER Curriculum, which is competency-based, task-driven, modular craft training curricula based on today's construction industry practices.  

NCCER Certification Programs

As part of the accreditation process NCCER, has developed the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP), Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification and Module Test Proctor Certification programs. These training programs ensures the uniform and consistent delivery of training, performance evaluation and test proctoring. This network of certified instructors, evaluators and proctors assures that NCCER training programs meet the standards of instruction set by the industry.

NCCER has developed certification programs through their Learning Management System (LMS). To enroll, email education@abcnhvt.org and indicate certification program.

Email education@abcnhvt.org to schedule your live instructor-led training or to learn more.

 

Full Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) for Craft Professionals/New and Uncertified Educators through LMS ($450): 

Includes:
  • Full Instructor Certification Training Program through NCCER’s LMS
  • ICTP Performance Evaluation via virtual platform upon successful completion of ICTP LMS modules
  • Validation, registration, administrative processing, and maintenance through NCCER Registry system+
  • On-going personal support provided by Sponsor Representative
  • Required instruction evaluation* within one year of certification via virtual platform
    *In-person instruction evaluation may incur additional fees
Program Description:
The NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) offers a combination of live training via Zoom and self-guided learning via NCCER’s Learning Management System (LMS). The program includes navigating learning resources, best practices, proctor and evaluator certification training, testing system training and more. Upon successful completion, the individual will earn instructor, curriculum performance evaluator and module test proctor certifications. 

What is included in the program?
  • Live training via Zoom (courses are offered 2-3 times per month and requires registration from within NCCER’s LMS for each session)
    • Introduction to NCCER and the Workforce Development System (200 min.)
    • Instructor Best Practices (780 min.)
  • Daytime/Weekend schedule – 2 six-hour sessions 
  • Nighttime schedule – 3 four-hour sessions Self-Guided courses delivered through NCCER’s LMS:
    • Navigating NCCER Learning Resources (35 min.)
    • Module Test Proctor Certification Training (30 min.)
    • Testing System Training (75 min.)
  • Curriculum Performance Evaluator Training (45 min.)
Benefits:
  • Blended solution – live and self-guided training
  • Live training is conducted by NCCER’s top instructors
  • Flexibility to enroll to coincide with your instructor orientation
  • Multiple schedules offered for live training sessions – 2 to 3 times per month with options for weekday, evening and weekend schedules
  • Fewer training hours than traditional train-the-trainer led programs (20 hours vs. 28+ hours)
+It is the Sponsor Representative’s responsibility to validate and document appropriate qualifications for enrollment and certification instructors. 
 

Abbreviated ICTP for Certified Educators/NCCER Recertification through LMS ($295):

Includes:
  • Abbreviated Instructor Certification Training Program through NCCER’s LMS
  • Validation, registration, administrative processing, and maintenance through NCCER Registry system+
  • Required instruction evaluation* within one year of certification via virtual platform
  • On-going personal support provided by Sponsor Representative
    *In-person instruction evaluation may incur additional fees
Program Description:

This Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) is for certified educators or those who have the appropriate teaching experience. The NCCER ICTP offers a combination of live training via Zoom and self-guided learning via NCCER’s Learning Management System (LMS). The program includes navigating learning resources, best practices, proctor and evaluator certification training, testing system training and more. Upon successful completion, the individual will earn instructor, curriculum performance evaluator and module test proctor certifications.

What is included in the program?

  • Live training via Zoom (courses are offered twice per month and requires Sponsor Representative registration from within NCCER’s LMS for each session)
    • Introduction to NCCER and the Workforce Development System (200 min.)
  • Self-Guided courses delivered through NCCER’s LMS:
    • Navigating NCCER Learning Resources (35 min.)
    • Module Test Proctor Certification Training (30 min.)
    • Testing System Training (75 min.)
    • Curriculum Performance Evaluator Training (45 min.)
Benefits:
  • Blended solution – live and self-guided training
  • Live training is conducted by NCCER’s top instructors
  • Flexibility to enroll to coincide with your instructor orientation
  • Multiple schedules offered for live training sessions – 2 to 3 times per month with options for weekday, evening and weekend schedules
  • Fewer training hours than traditional train-the-trainer led programs (20 hours vs. 28+ hours)

+It is the Sponsor Representative’s responsibility to validate and document appropriate qualifications for enrollment and certification instructors. 

Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training Program through NCCER’s LMS ($100):

Includes:
  • Self-Guided courses delivered through NCCER’s Learning Management System (LMS):
    • Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training (45 min.)
    • Testing System Training (75 min.)
  • Validation, registration, administrative processing, and maintenance through NCCER Registry system+
  • On-going personal support provided by Sponsor Representative
Program Description:
This program covers the policies and procedures, evaluation techniques and necessary resources for administering training performance profiles (hands-on test). Online testing system training will also be included in this program.  Program is completely self-guided and available 24/7 in NCCER’s LMS.
+It is the Sponsor Representative’s responsibility to validate and document appropriate qualifications for enrollment and certification of performance evaluators. 
 

Module Test Proctor Certification Training Program through NCCER’s LMS  ($100):

Includes:
  • Self-Guided courses delivered through NCCER’s Learning Management System (LMS):
    • Module Test Proctor Certification Training (30 min.)
    • Testing System Training (75 min.)
  • Validation, registration, administrative processing, and maintenance through NCCER Registry system+
  • On-going personal support provided by Sponsor Representative
Program Description:
This program covers the policies and procedures, best practices and necessary resources for administering NCCER module tests. Online testing system training will also be included in this program. Program is completely self-guided and available 24/7 in NCCER’s LMS.
+It is the Sponsor Representative’s responsibility to validate and document appropriate qualifications for enrollment and certification instructors. 

 

QUESTIONS - Contact Education@abcnhvt.org