Craft Skills Assessment

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.

Standardized Craft Training

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.