This rigorous introduction to construction skills from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) covers topics such as Basic Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Math, Communication Skills, Introduction to Construction Drawings, and Construction Careers. Core Construction Skills is a prerequisite to all other level 1 NCCER craft curriculum and is required to earn each NCCER craft credential. Students earn 80 hours of apprenticeship related instruction as well as an industry-recognized credential through the NCCER Registry System.