NCCER Concrete Finisher Knowledge Verified credential — Requirements & Free Practice

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Assessment: Pass the English Concrete Finisher journey-level knowledge assessment.
Certification Boundary: A separate passing Performance Verification is required for full NCCER craft certification, not for the Knowledge Verified credential.

Examination outline

Fundamentals, Safety, and Properties (25%)
- Introduction to Concrete Construction
- Concrete Safety
- Fall Protection Orientation
- Concrete Tools and Equipment
- Properties of Concrete
Planning, Preparation, and Layout (15%)
- Preparing for Placement
- Estimating Concrete Quantities
- Reinforcing Concrete
Formwork and Structural Systems (15%)
- Foundations and Slabs-On-Grade
- Vertical Formwork
- Horizontal Formwork
Site Work (8%)
- Site Concrete
- Paving
Finishing, Curing, and Protection (12%)
- Finishing Concrete
- Curing and Protecting Concrete
Specialty Concrete Applications (13%)
- Tilt-Up Wall Panels
- Architectural Finishes
- Industrial Floors
- Superflat Floors
- Surface Treatments
Quality Control, Troubleshooting, and Repair (12%)
- Concrete Repair
- Troubleshooting and Quality Control

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