Overview
& Update
Mission
Build a safe, productive and sustainable
workforce of craft professionals.
Agenda of Topics
 An overview of the changes in terminology and processes related
to the NCCER Assessment & Certification Programs
 An update of NCCER Programs & Activities, to include:
 Contractor Workforce Development Assessment (CWDA) Program
 NCCER Operations - Programs & Products Update
 Global Initiatives
 CURT "Choose Construction Initiative"
 NCCER Build Your Future (byf.org) Overview
 Questions and Comments
2012 Board of Trustees
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Repcon Strickland [Chairman]
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Granix, LLC
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Crossland Construction [ Past
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Shaw Power Group
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LeGlue & Company, CPAs
Chairman]
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Gaylor [Vice Chairman]
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Cianbro
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Fluor
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Robins & Morton
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Kellogg Brown & Root
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Southern Company
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Tesoro Corporation
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University of Florida, Rinker
School of Building Construction
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Construction Industry Institute
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ExxonMobil
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Current Builders
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SkillsUSA
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ISC Constructors, LLC
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DuPont
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L.P.R. Construction Co.
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M.W. Mielke
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Yates Constructors
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Shell
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North American Heavy Process
Construction Jacobs
For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/BoardOfTrustees.aspx
2011-2015 Strategic Plan
Strategic Initiatives
• Broadly build demand for construction craft workforce
development with all stakeholders: owners,
contractors, government, education, and current and
future craft professionals.
• Build more governmental support for all NCCER
programs.
• Increase the customer base through growth and
expansion in existing and emerging markets.
• Be a catalyst for new worker recruitment and industry
image enhancement.
NCCER Re-Branding
 NCCER replaces “The National Center for Construction
Education and Research” in printed materials
 NCCER Curriculum or NCCER Standardized Curriculum
replaces Contren Learning Series
Prequalification through the
Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment
A Workforce Development Commitment & Quality Metric!
Presented at 2012 CII Annual Conference as a
Workforce Development Innovation as part of
CII’s RT 252 - 5 year Productivity Study
CURT Recommendation
Owners have promoted for more than 15 years!!
Confronting
the
Skilled Construction Workforce Shortage
2004 CURT Publication, Reprinted from 1997
“Owners should require contractors to invest in
training and maintain the skills of their workforce as a
condition of employment.”
“Individual contractors must recognize the necessity
and benefits of training their employees and be willing
to invest in it . . .”
Prequalification through the
Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment
User
Friendly
Format
Key Development Points
• Minimize subjectivity to the extent possible
• Weight questions by importance & impact
• Make the tool labor posture neutral
• Validate to metrics
• OSHA Incident Rates and Experience
Modification Ratios
• Use third party to collect & audit information
to achieve consistency and eliminate bias
• Final metric should be easy to communicate
& understand
Prequalification through the
Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment
CWDA—Phase Two: Pilot Summary
20 – Audits completed
9 – In process of completing forms
29 – Total Completed or in Process
As of 6/08/12
Category
#
Self-Performing General Contractor
12
Self-Performing Sub-Contractor
8
Grand Total
20
Curriculum
JATC
NCCER
Other
Grand Total
Grade
A (90-100%)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
F (0-59%)
Grand Total (Avg. Score: B)
#
5
14
1
20
#
11
6
2
1
20
Type
Commercial
Energy
Industrial
Other
NCCER
#
5
1
14
2
#
ATS
11
AAC
12
ATS/AAC/Crane End.
4
Labor
#
Merit
15
Union
5
Grand Total
20
Assessment and Certification
Revitalization
Credentials Matter!
Over 60% Say Certification Creates More Job
Opportunities, Security and Pay for Employees
Note: 77% of the respondents are accredited, licensed or certified
Benefits of Certification
More Job Opportunities
75%
Higher Employee Compensation / Better Pay
62%
More Job Security / Opportunities for Advancement
69%
Green Certification is Necessary to Demonstrate
Possession of Required Green Skills/Knowledge
51%
Valuable Applied Knowledge
77%
Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues
Construction Industry Institute (CII)
www.construction-institute.org
RT 231—Craft Training in North America
100%
Certified
Plus
Labor Cost
Savings
80%
Certified
Plus
50%
Certified
Plus
30%
Certified
Plus
$664,364
$531,491
$332,182
$211,061
Turnover Cost
Savings
$5,749
$4,600
$2,875
$1,725
Absenteeism
Cost Savings
$25,185
$20,148
$12,592
$7,555
Total Benefits
$695,299
$556,239
$347,649
$220,341
Training Cost
$235,239
$214,962
$184,546
$164,269
3.0
2.6
1.9
1.3
B/C
NCACP Founding Participants
Rilene Burgess, S & B Engineers & Constructors
Chuck Dolce, Brown & Root
Bill Downey, LA Downey & Son, Inc.
Leroy Ehlers, Fluor Daniel
Butch Ford, Austin Industrial
Steve Greene, Bechtel
Roger Hamby, RUST Constructors
John Heffner, AGC of America
Stan Hegener, IMTC
Steve Hoech, H.B. Zachry
Kevin Hyde, Foley & Lardner
Dickie Jones, Fluor Daniel
Linda Jones, ISAC/ABC TX Gulf Coast
Don McCollister, Harmony/ABC National
Dan Mosser, ABC National
Dave Muehlbauer, Sundt Corporation
Dick Myers, CBBR
Bob Parker, Repcon
Mike Ridnicki, HBR
Dean Risinger, TIC
Frank Sacchetti, Ivey Mechanical
Bruce Sellars, Fluor Daniel
Steve Shafer, Fluor Daniel
Henry Sorensen, Experior
Mike Stilley, BE&K
Mike Watkins, Sanders Bros.
Ed Wick, RUST Constructors
Don Whyte, NCCER
Matt Young, Triple S Industries
Russell Zech, Kvaerner Process
Past NCCER Craft Training/WFD Committee Chairmen
Past NCCER Board of Trustees
Owner
NCACP Founding Concepts
Construction Industry Craftworker Skills Certification Needs Meeting
Monday, August 10, 1998
Atlanta, GA
• In general, most tests being conducted today only address the written or
knowledge aspect of the craft person. A vehicle to measure the craft worker’s
performance capabilities is typically not available.
• Separate performance tests should be developed.
• A reasonable (but limited) period of time will be determined for completing the
performance test once the written test has been successfully completed.
• A full NCCER craft certification will be issued to the craft worker once successful
written and performance test results have been submitted.
• Craft certifications will be good for three years.
• Written test will be required for recertification.
• Performance test will not be required at recertification as long as major
technological advances have not affected the craft and/or the craft worker has
remained employed in the industry during the period of certification. This area
will be further defined by the group.
Current NCCER WDC Members
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The Haskell Company
Construction Craft Academy
ABC National
Sundt
PCL Industrial
Austin Industrial
The Robbins & Morton Group
ISNetworld
KBR
The Southern Company
ABC of the Carolinas
AGC of America (National)
SkillsUSA
Becon Construction Company
CEF of North Texas
Praxair Services
The Shaw Group
ACT
TIC Kiewit
Marek Family of Companies
Fluor
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American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.
Crossland Construction Company
Turner Industries Group
CITC of Washington State
Cianbro-Starcon
ABC/CMEF of Greater Houston
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
S&B Engineers and Constructors
Carolinas AGC
University of Florida
WellTech National Training Systems
Willmar Electrical Services
Association of Skilled & Technical Sciences
NAWIC/NEF
Caterpillar
North American Crane Bureau
Pearson
Prov
Pima Community College
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
491,452 Total
Nearly 500K involved with NCACP Process!
Experienced
Craftsperson
276,380 Sold
245,943 Taken
Certified
(Written)
125,916 (2000)
51%
Performance
Verified
Certified Plus
36,019
30,774
Pipeline
191,948 Taken
164,338 Pass
49% Pass Rate (2001/2002)
Assessment Revitalization
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
Goals
SECURITY: Take “Zero Tolerance” for cheating to a
new level!
-AAC’s-Revoke Permanently
-Individuals-Revoke Min. 5 Yrs.
-Toughen Language & Policies
PROCESS: End perceptions that could degredate the
value of NCCER/NCACP credentials.
SECURITY ISSUES
ZERO TOLERANCE
FOR CHEATING AT
ANY LEVEL!
Assessment Incidents
 A public provider Assessment Center conducted a test session with
translators and coaches helping Hispanic candidates with an
English assessment. More than 60 passing scores were rescinded
and the Center was revoked. Candidates who retested in another
controlled setting did not pass.
 Candidate was caught in test session with items and answers for
Boilermaking, as well as an earpiece. He was expelled from the
session, his cheat sheet confiscated. Candidate claims his foreman
gave it to him. Legal action has been taken, and all certification
records were pulled.
Assessment Incidents
 Father and son team colluded on Pipefitting exam. Son tested for
his father and took photographs of items on the computer monitor.
Legal action was taken, and both father and son’s records and
existing certifications were pulled. The test item bank was
modified to eliminate exposed items.
 Two candidates in the same assessment center a week apart were
caught writing down test items and answers. They were expelled
from the test session, and all records were pulled.
 Three others in 2011 were expelled from the NCACP, one for using
a cell phone during testing, and two for using concealed
documents with test items and answers.
SECURITY ISSUES
Mandatory
for all
Assessment
Centers
Revoke Assessment Center Accreditation
Revoke Individual: Minimum of 5 years
Implementing tougher language and policies
Certification Watch List
Click here for Certifications Watch List
Certification Watch List
The following individuals have been expelled from NCCER programs due to their failure to uphold their
responsibilities as agreed to under the General Instructions and Security Statement for
assessments. These individuals have no valid credentials and/or certifications in the National Registry. If
you are provided with certificates, wallet cards, or transcripts by these individuals, understand that those
documents have been rendered invalid and will not appear in the Automated National Registry. If an
individual presents a credential for any purpose, always remember to verify the individual’s current
certification status by using NCCER’s Online Verification.
Names and NCCER wallet card numbers are provided below. Because some names may be common,
contact the NCCER Registry department to verify the identity of an individual cardholder.
Name
Wallet Card #
Eligible Test Date
Jim Blair
John Jalili, Sr.
John Jalili, Jr.
George Magana
Sebastian Gonzalez
Lazaro Martinez
Michael McNew
Jose Lainez
Jaime Garcia
Versal Steptoe
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
N/A
5/11/2016
5/11/2016
12/2/2016
8/24/2016
5/17/2016
3/4/2016
4/12/2016
2/21/2016
8/16/2016
PROCESS ISSUES
• Owners’ misconception of a “Certified” craft
professional (Certified Written is fully certified)
• Owner Perception of “Certified Written” workers
perceived as being unqualified. In some cases,
unable to perform tasks effectively.
• Contractors assessing “Certified Written” workers
with in-house assessments and they don’t pass
• Popularity and owner demand driving pay
incentives for journeymen. Rates increase along
with performance expectations.
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
Approved May 9, 2012 by
NCCER Board of Trustees
Effective: January 1, 2013
All Experienced
Craftspersons
taking the test for
the first time
Knowledge
Verified
Performance
Verified
Certified Plus
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
Approved May 9, 2012 by
NCCER Board of Trustees
Effective: January 1, 2015
Knowledge
Verified
Performance
Verified
Certified Plus
PV Process Improvements
Revitalization Sub-committee reviewing existing PVs
and PV Process.
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Relevancy of the tasks;
Whether or not there is sufficient acceptance ‘criteria’ (scoring);
Acceptance of simulation versus practical application;
Overall process of administering the PVs (ease and cost).
Collecting User Feedback from high PV users
Performance Verification Subcommittee Members
 The Haskell Company
 PCL Industrial
 The Robbins & Morton
Group
 KBR
 Turner Industries Group
 CITC of Washington State
 ABC/CMEF of Greater
Houston
 ABC of Baton Rouge
(Pelican Chapter)
 Zachry Industrial, Inc.
 Association of Skilled &
Technical Sciences
 North American Crane
Bureau
 Prov
 Pima Community College
 Craft Training Center of
Coastal Bend
 ABC of the Carolinas
 Marek Family of
Companies
 Fluor
Global Labor Market
2008 Construction Employment (Residential and Non-Residential)
U.K. 2.4 million
Germany 2.0 million
U.S. 7.6 million
China 9.6 million
Brazil 3.0 million
Source: International Labour Organization Department of Statistics
Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues
Global Construction Market
2010 Global Construction Total: $7.2 trillion (11% of Global GDP)
2020 Global Construction Total: $12 trillion (13.2% of Global GDP)
SHIFTING MARKETS
United States
China
• 2010: $1.2 trillion
• 2010: $1.0 trillion
• 2020: $2.1 trillion
• 2020: $2.5 trillion
(#1 market)
Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues
“Global Workforce”
In partnership with…
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Delivered in over 100 countries
7,000 education centres world-wide
4 million students register annually
5,500 vocational qualifications in multiple industries
10 million exams marked annually
1,500 permanent staff
 NCCER has trained in 18 countries
 Curricula translated into Spanish and Russian
Our Vision…..
A portable, “globally recognized” credential
Our Focus!
The next 5 years will be the
greatest opportunity in our history
to innovate & change the landscape
of workforce development!
 Take industry WFD focus to the next level
 Drive innovation in WFD and our processes
 Help reinvent CTE
 Take Industry Recruitment and Image
Enhancement to the next Level