ABCWV provides contractors with an effective tool to identify and elevate the skills and productivity of their workforce, ABCWV in partnership with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has certified personnel to administer the National Craft Assessment and Certification Program.
The assessments are based on the competencies outlined in NCCER's Standardized Craft Training curricula. Assessments are designed to evaluate journey-level knowledge and skills of experienced craftspeople. Once the assessments are given a training prescription to assist them in upgrading their knowledge will be provided.
ABCWV is the sole state authorized agency to deliver the National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) Standardized Craft Training program. The nationally approved training process is comprised of the following keys to improve workplace performance and productivity: skill-based curricula, a system for program certification, instructor certification, craftworker training recognition and assessment and certification through a validated process. Currently there are 30 craft training areas available.
ABCWV, in partnership with CLICKSAFETY® is now offering a wide array of online training opportunities at discounted prices to ABC members. This is an excellent opportunity for those who need training in a timely fashion and are not able to travel distances to take the class. For more information on this new benefit, please click here, or call our office at 304-346-8791.
As the state's only Accredited Training Sponsor, ABCWV has trained and certified vocational-technical teachers throughout the West Virginia through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). These instructors are now administering the NCCER's national certification program to high school students. Once students are certified they are entered in the NCCER's national registery and receive national certification.
For additional information please contact the ABCWV Office at 304-346-8791 or abcwv@abcwv.org.
ABCWV has member companies who are approved training providers with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training to provide craft training in 12 trades.
| Brick Masonry | Carpentry | Cement Masonry |
| Construction Craft Laborer | Electrical | HVAC |
| Ironworking | Painting | Pipefitting |
| Plumbing | Sheet Metal | Sprinkler Fitting |