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Overview& Update
MissionBuild 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
Repcon Strickland [Chairman]
Crossland Construction [ Past Chairman]
Gaylor [Vice Chairman]
Cianbro
Robins & Morton
Southern Company
Construction Industry Institute
ExxonMobil
SkillsUSA
DuPont
M.W. Mielke
Shell
Granix, LLC
Shaw Power Group
LeGlue & Company, CPAs
Fluor
Kellogg Brown & Root
Tesoro Corporation University of Florida, Rinker
School of Building Construction
Current Builders
ISC Constructors, LLC
L.P.R. Construction Co.
Yates Constructors North American Heavy Process
Construction Jacobs
2012 Board of Trustees
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
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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!!
Confrontingthe
Skilled Construction Workforce Shortage2004 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
UserFriendly 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
NCCER #
ATS 11
AAC 12
ATS/AAC/Crane End. 4
Category # Self-Performing General Contractor 12
Self-Performing Sub-Contractor 8
Grand Total 20
Type #Commercial 5Energy 1Industrial 14Other 2Curriculum #
JATC 5 NCCER 14 Other 1 Grand Total 20
Labor #
Merit 15
Union 5
Grand Total 20
Grade # A (90-100%) 11 B (80-89%) 6 C (70-79%) 2 F (0-59%) 1 Grand Total (Avg. Score: B) 20
20 – Audits completed 9 – In process of completing forms29 – Total Completed or in Process As of 6/08/12
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
100% Certified
Plus
80% Certified
Plus
50% Certified
Plus
30% Certified
Plus
Labor Cost Savings $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
B/C 3.0 2.6 1.9 1.3
Construction Industry Institute (CII)www.construction-institute.org
RT 231—Craft Training in North America
Rilene Burgess, S & B Engineers & Constructors Dave Muehlbauer, Sundt CorporationChuck Dolce, Brown & Root Dick Myers, CBBRBill Downey, LA Downey & Son, Inc. Bob Parker, RepconLeroy Ehlers, Fluor Daniel Mike Ridnicki, HBRButch Ford, Austin Industrial Dean Risinger, TICSteve Greene, Bechtel Frank Sacchetti, Ivey MechanicalRoger Hamby, RUST Constructors Bruce Sellars, Fluor DanielJohn Heffner, AGC of America Steve Shafer, Fluor DanielStan Hegener, IMTC Henry Sorensen, ExperiorSteve Hoech, H.B. Zachry Mike Stilley, BE&KKevin Hyde, Foley & Lardner Mike Watkins, Sanders Bros.Dickie Jones, Fluor Daniel Ed Wick, RUST ConstructorsLinda Jones, ISAC/ABC TX Gulf Coast Don Whyte, NCCERDon McCollister, Harmony/ABC National Matt Young, Triple S IndustriesDan Mosser, ABC National Russell Zech, Kvaerner Process
Past NCCER Craft Training/WFD Committee ChairmenPast NCCER Board of TrusteesOwner
NCACP Founding Participants
NCACP Founding ConceptsConstruction Industry Craftworker Skills Certification Needs Meeting
Monday, August 10, 1998Atlanta, 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
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
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
Certified PlusPerformance Verified
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
ExperiencedCraftsperson
Certified (Written)
125,916 (2000) 36,019 30,77451%
276,380 Sold245,943 Taken
491,452 TotalNearly 500K involved with NCACP Process!
Pipeline191,948 Taken 164,338 Pass 49% Pass Rate (2001/2002)
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.
Assessment Revitalization
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
ZERO TOLERANCE
FOR CHEATING AT ANY LEVEL!
SECURITY ISSUES
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
Revoke Assessment Center AccreditationRevoke Individual: Minimum of 5 yearsImplementing tougher language and policies
Mandatoryfor all
Assessment Centers
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 XXXXX N/AJohn Jalili, Sr. XXXXX 5/11/2016 John Jalili, Jr. XXXXX 5/11/2016 George Magana XXXXX 12/2/2016 Sebastian Gonzalez XXXXX 8/24/2016 Lazaro Martinez XXXXX 5/17/2016 Michael McNew XXXXX 3/4/2016 Jose Lainez XXXXX 4/12/2016 Jaime Garcia XXXXX 2/21/2016 Versal Steptoe XXXXX 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.
Certified PlusPerformance Verified
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
All ExperiencedCraftspersons
taking the test for the first time
KnowledgeVerified
Effective: January 1, 2013
Approved May 9, 2012 by
NCCER Board of Trustees
Certified PlusPerformance Verified
National Craft Assessment and Certification Process
KnowledgeVerified
Effective: January 1, 2015
Approved May 9, 2012 by
NCCER Board of Trustees
PV Process Improvements
Revitalization Sub-committee reviewing existing PVs and PV Process.
• 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)
Germany 2.0 million
U.K. 2.4 million
Brazil 3.0 million
China 9.6 millionU.S. 7.6 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)
China
• 2010: $1.0 trillion
• 2020: $2.5 trillion (#1 market)
United States
• 2010: $1.2 trillion
• 2020: $2.1 trillion
SHIFTING MARKETS
Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues
“Global Workforce”
NCCER has trained in 18 countries Curricula translated into Spanish and Russian
International/EdExcel
Our Vision….. A portable, “globally recognized” credential
In partnership with…
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
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