Overview& Update

1. Overview& Update • Mission • Build a safe, productive and sustainable workforce of craft professionals.

2. 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

3. 2012 Board of Trustees For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/BoardOfTrustees.aspx

4. 2011-2015 Strategic Plan Strategic Initiatives • Broadly build demand for construction craft workforcedevelopment with all stakeholders: owners, contractors,government, education, and current and future craftprofessionals. • 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.

5. 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

6. Prequalification through the Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment A Workforce Development Commitment & Quality Metric! +A- +B- +C- +D- F Presented at 2012 CII Annual Conference as a Workforce Development Innovation as part of CII’s RT 252 - 5 year Productivity Study

7. 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 . . .”

8. Prequalification through the Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment User Friendly Format

9. Key Development Points • Minimizesubjectivityto the extent possible • Weight questions by importance & impact • Make the toollabor 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 beeasy to communicate & understand

10. Prequalification through the Contractor’s Workforce Development Assessment

11. CWDA—Phase Two: Pilot Summary 20 – Audits completed9 – In process of completing forms 29 – Total Completed or in Process As of 6/08/12

12. Assessment and CertificationRevitalization Credentials Matter!

13. Over 60% Say Certification Creates More Job Opportunities, Security and Pay for Employees Note: 77%of the respondents are accredited, licensed or certified Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues

14. Construction Industry Institute (CII)www.construction-institute.org RT 231—Craft Training in North America

15. Rilene Burgess, S & B Engineers & ConstructorsDave Muehlbauer, Sundt Corporation • Chuck Dolce, Brown & Root Dick Myers, CBBR • Bill Downey, LA Downey & Son, Inc.Bob Parker, Repcon • Leroy Ehlers, Fluor Daniel Mike Ridnicki, HBR • Butch Ford, Austin IndustrialDean Risinger, TIC • Steve Greene, BechtelFrank Sacchetti, Ivey Mechanical • Roger Hamby, RUST ConstructorsBruce Sellars, Fluor Daniel • John Heffner, AGC of AmericaSteve Shafer, Fluor Daniel • Stan Hegener, IMTC Henry Sorensen, Experior • Steve Hoech, H.B. ZachryMike Stilley, BE&K • Kevin Hyde, Foley & LardnerMike Watkins, Sanders Bros. • Dickie Jones, Fluor Daniel Ed Wick, RUST Constructors • Linda Jones, ISAC/ABC TX Gulf Coast Don Whyte, NCCER • Don McCollister, Harmony/ABC NationalMatt Young, Triple S Industries • Dan Mosser, ABC NationalRussell Zech, Kvaerner Process Past NCCER Craft Training/WFD Committee Chairmen Past NCCER Board of Trustees Owner NCACP Founding Participants

16. Construction IndustryCraftworker 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. NCACP Founding Concepts

17. 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

18. National Craft Assessment and Certification Process 491,452 Total Nearly 500K involved with NCACP Process! Experienced Craftsperson 276,380 Sold 245,943 Taken Certified Plus Certified (Written) Performance Verified 125,916 (2000) 36,019 30,774 51% Pipeline 191,948 Taken 164,338 Pass49% Pass Rate (2001/2002)

19. Assessment Revitalization GoalsSECURITY:Take “Zero Tolerance” for cheating to a new level!-AAC’s-Revoke Permanently -Individuals-Revoke Min. 5 Yrs. -Toughen Language & PoliciesPROCESS: End perceptions that could degredate the value of NCCER/NCACP credentials. National Craft Assessment and Certification Process

20. SECURITY ISSUES ZERO TOLERANCE FOR cheating AT ANY LEVEL!

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. SECURITY ISSUES Mandatory for all Assessment Centers • Revoke Assessment Center Accreditation • Revoke Individual: Minimum of 5 years • Implementing tougher language and policies

24. Certification Watch List Click here for Certifications Watch List

25. 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.  NameWallet Card #Eligible Test Date Jim Blair XXXXX N/A John 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

26. 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.

27. 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 Certified Plus Knowledge Verified Performance Verified

28. National Craft Assessment and Certification Process Approved May 9, 2012 by NCCER Board of Trustees Effective: January 1, 2015 Certified Plus Knowledge Verified Performance Verified

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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 • China • 2010: $1.0 trillion • 2020: $2.5 trillion (#1 market) • United States • 2010: $1.2 trillion • 2020: $2.1 trillion Source: The Green Workforce: Industry Insights on Green Jobs, Training and Workforce Issues

33. “Global Workforce” In partnership with… • NCCER has trained in 18 countries • Curricula translated into Spanish and Russian International/EdExcel • 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 Vision….. A portable, “globally recognized” credential

34. 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