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Certificate
Commercial Carpenter
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A journey-level Commercial Carpenter will have a general knowledge and understanding of the following: print reading including an awareness of allied trades, basic construction math, and estimating and preparing takeoffs; layout including site and building control; framing wood, steel (non-welded) and interior/exterior finishes; concrete formwork including ironworking/reinforcing steel and placing concrete; tenant finish out including doors/frames/hardware, cabinets, and trim; safety.
Apply carpentry fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and basic skillsRead and interpret construction drawings and perform measurements and site layoutInstall stair systems including layout framing and finish componentsApply roofing systems and materials including installation and related componentsPerform cold-formed steel framing including layout assembly and installationInstall drywall including hanging taping and finishingPerform interior and exterior finishing work including trim installation and surface preparationApply rigging techniques to safely move and position materials and componentsWork with concrete including placement finishing and related operationsConstruct foundations and formwork including layout forming and stripping