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NCCER Assessments and Testing

ABC Central Texas is an NCCER Accredited Assessment Center providing Journey-Level craft certification assessments (including computer-based and performance-based evaluation) and Pipeline Operator Qualifications (OQ) Testing.

Assessment and Pipeline Testing must be scheduled in advance by calling 512 719 5263.

NCCER Assessment testing can be used to evaluate journey-level knowledge and skills of experienced craft professionals for pre–and-post-employment purposes, or to identify areas where upgrade training may be needed.

View available NCCER Craft Assessments

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Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) Testing

PIPELINE TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PTAP): OPERATOR QUALIFICATION FOR LIQUID & GAS PIPELINES NCCER has developed the PTAP in cooperation with API. PTAP consists of pipeline curriculum and pipeline skill assessments to qualify pipeline personnel under the Department of Transportation’s regulation for Pipeline Operator Qualification. The pipeline assessments are tied directly to NCCER’s standardized pipeline curriculum and will determine qualification on selected covered tasks as identified by API and the industry.

  • • Results from NCCER Pipeline OQ testing automatically upload to ISNetWorld daily. 
  • • Pipeline OQ Tests are $20 each for ABC Members and $40 each for non-members. 
  • • Testing must be scheduled in advance by calling 512 719 5263.

Available NCCER Craft Assessments

All Assessments below are $50 for ABC Members and $75 for non-members. Click the Assessment Title link to access details about the assessment content.

Craft Assessment Title Time Allowed Cut Score Resources Allowed Notes
Boilermaking 2 hours 75
  • Pipefitters Blue Book

 

 

To receive the Industrial Boilermaker-Exchanger credential you must also pass Industrial Boilermaker- Maintenance.

Carpentry 2 hours
  • 70
  • 75
  • 75
   
Concrete Construction Concrete Finisher 2 hours 70    
Construction Technology Construction Technology 2 hours 66    
Drywall Drywall Mechanic 2 hours 65    
Electrical 2 hours
  • 65
  • 75
  • 70
  • None
  • Electrical Formula Sheet
  • Electrical Formula Sheet
The state of Texas now accepts a successfully completed NCCER Industrial 
Electrician Written Assessment in place of taking the TDLR exam and provides a Journeyman Industrial Electrician License.
Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Level 1
  • Backhoe
  • Dozer
  • Off Road Dump Truck
  • Excavator
  • Forklift
  • Loader
  • Motor Grader
  • Compaction Equipment (Roller)
  • Scraper
  • Skid Steer
2 hours
  • 66
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
  • 75
   
HVAC Technician 2 hours 70    
Hydroblasting Hydroblasting Technician 2 hours 70    
Industrial Coating & Lining
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
2 hours

70

75

   
Ind. Maintenance E&I Tech Technician 2 hours 75    
Ind. Maintenance Mechanic
  • Mechanic
  • Support Mechanic

2 hours

3 hours

65

75

   
Instrumentation

2 hours

2 hours

75

75

None

Instrumentation Formula Sheet

 
Ironworking Industrial Ironworker 2 hours 75    
Masonry
  • Level 1
  • Masonry
2 hours
  • 70
  • 75
   
Mechanical Insulating Industrial Insulator 2 hours 75    
Millwright Industrial Millwright 3 hours 75    
Painting Industrial Painter 2 hours 70    
Pipefitting Industrial Pipefitter 3 hours 75 Pipefitters Blue Book  
Plumbing Plumber 2 hours 68    
Reinforcing Ironwork Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Worker 2 hours 74    
Scaffolding Scaffold Builder 2 hours  75    

OFFICE ADDRESS
2600 Longhorn Blvd., Ste. 105
Austin, Texas 78758
(512) 719-5263

OFFICE HOURS:
Mon - Thur 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday 10 AM - 2 PM

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