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NCCER Drywall Mechanic Knowledge Verified credential

NCCER's journey-level Knowledge Verified credential for Drywall Mechanic follows a passed knowledge assessment. The additional NCCER craft certification requires the separate performance verification.

Licensing authority: National Center for Construction Education and Research

Initial by examination
NCCER Drywall Mechanic knowledge assessment
Assessment Delivery
NCCER-accredited Assessment Program, including public assessment centers.
Award Boundary
Passing the journey-level knowledge assessment grants Knowledge Verified. Performance verification is required only for the additional craft certification, outside this route.

NCCER Drywall Mechanic knowledge assessment

Provider
NCCER
Format
Closed-book written knowledge examination; basic-function, non-printing calculator permitted, with no extra papers, books, notes or study materials.
Exam questions
Total questions: 90.
Time limit
Two hours
Passing score
65
Examination outline
  • Basic Safety (6.67%)
  • Introduction to Construction Math (6.67%)
  • Introduction to Power Tools (6.67%)
  • Construction Materials and Methods (4.44%)
  • Thermal and Moisture Protection (4.44%)
  • Drywall Installation (16.67%)
  • Drywall Finishing (14.44%)
  • Commercial Drawings (4.44%)
  • Steel Framing (13.33%)
  • Acoustical Ceilings (11.11%)
  • Interior Specialties (4.44%)
  • Exterior Cladding (6.67%)
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