Construction Basics

Catalog description

This course is the curriculum for Carpentry Basics under the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER). The course covers eight topics and starts by introducing the carpentry trade, including history, career opportunities, and requirements. The course includes study and practice required for framing a simple structure. Specific topics are building materials, fasteners and adhesives, hand and power tools, reading plans & elevations, floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing and windows and exterior doors.