Instructor Certification FAQ
- What is a master trainer?
- What qualifications are required to be a master trainer?
- If I meet the qualifications, what next?
- How do I retain my certification?
- What is a typical schedule for an ICTP master trainer class?
- How can I learn more about NCCER Master Trainers?
- What is an NCCER Craft/Technician Instructor?
- What are the qualifications for a craft/technician instructor?
- How do I retain my certification?
- How can I learn more about NCCER Craft Instructors?
- If I meet the experience/education requirements for Construction Site Safety Master Instructor (CSSM) (and I'm already a certified master trainer or craft instructor) - how do I submit credentials to the National Registry and begin teaching?
- If I'm a CSSM instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- If I'm a CSSM instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
- If I meet the experience/education requirements for CSST, CSSS, or CSSO instructor and I have already been certified as a master trainer or craft instructor, how do I submit credentials to the National Registry and begin teaching?
- If I'm a CSST instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- If I'm a CSST instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
- If I'm a CSSS instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- If I’m a CSSS instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
- If I'm a CSSO instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- How are successful completions reported to the NCCER National Registry?
- How can I learn more about the Contren® Safety Series?
What is a master trainer?
A master trainer is an individual who has been certified in accordance with NCCER's Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) for master trainers and is authorized to train craft/technician instructors. Master trainers are trained and certified directly by NCCER.
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What qualifications are required to be a master trainer?
- Approved by an NCCER Accredited Sponsor
- Two years of experience as a trainer, instructor, or educator, or
- An Associate's Degree or higher in education, a construction-related field, industrial arts, engineering, chemistry, or
- A minimum of two years of experience at a supervisory level or higher in the construction, maintenance, or pipeline industry
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If I meet the qualifications, what next?
If you meet the qualifications, then you are eligible to register for the ICTP for master trainers conducted by NCCER. To become a certified master trainer, you must successfully complete the ICTP for master trainers. You can not become certified by "testing out."
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How do I retain my certification?
- You must be endorsed by or employed by an approved NCCER Accredited Sponsor, and
- Teach or co-teach the ICTP at least once every three years (at least one module), or
- Re-attend the ICTP for master trainers
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What is a typical schedule for an ICTP master trainer class?
Day 1
- 7:30 - 8:00: Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 - 10:00: Introduction to NCCER Training
- 10:00 - 12:00: How Learning Occurs
- 12:00 - 1:00: Lunch
- 1:00 - 3:00: Communication for Learning
- 3:00 - 5:00: Leadership and Group Dynamics
Day 2
- 7:30 - 8:00: Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 - 10:00: Administration and Classroom Management
- 10:00 - 12:00: Using NCCER's Contren® Learning Series
- 12:00 - 1:00: Lunch
- 1:00 - 3:00: Teaching Strategies
- 3:00 - 5:00: Instructional Aids
Day 3
- 7:30 - 8:00: Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 - 10:00: Evaluation Techniques
- 10:00 - 11:00: Preparations
- 11:00 - 12:00: Preparations
- 12:00 - 12:30: Working Lunch
- 12:30 - 5:00: Giving a Short Presentation
Day 4
- A workshop type session that will help the sponsor representative and the assessment administrator better understand the NCCER process and the documentation associated with it. Participants will complete a template for each NCCER form under the guidance of an NCCER Master Trainer. Answers specific to each organization's unique needs will be provided in this session. This session will help those new to NCCER understand the details regarding program administration and procedures.
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How can I learn more about NCCER Master Trainers?
To learn more about how to become an NCCER Master Trainer, contact the NCCER Customer Service Department at 888.622.3720 or email info@nccer.org.
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What is an NCCER Craft/Technician Instructor?
A craft/technician instructor is an individual authorized to teach the Contren® construction, maintenance, and pipeline curricula. All NCCER Craft/Technician Instructors must successfully complete the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) for craft/technician instructors conducted by a NCCER Master Trainer.
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What are the qualifications for a craft/technician instructor?
- Approved by an NCCER Accredited Sponsor
- Experience at a minimum journey level or technician level in their area of expertise, or
- Minimum of three years experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction-, maintenance-, or pipeline-related training program
The accredited training sponsor is responsible for assuring that candidates meet these minimum requirements.
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How do I retain my certification?
- Endorsed or employed by an accredited training sponsor, and
- Teach at least one of NCCER's standardized Contren® construction, maintenance, or pipeline modules for an accredited training sponsor once every two years, or
- Must re-attend the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP)
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How can I learn more about NCCER Craft Instructors?
To learn more about how to become a craft/technician instructor, contact the NCCER customer service department at 888.622.3720 or email info@nccer.org.
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If I meet the experience/education requirements for CSSM (and I'm already a certified master trainer or craft instructor) - how do I submit credentials to the National Registry and begin teaching?
- Be endorsed / employed by an accredited training sponsor
- Fill out the form 800 Construction Site Safety Master (CSSM) verification of qualifications
- Fill out the form 101 indicating the Contren® Safety title(s) the instructor will be certified to teach, and
- Submit both the form 800 and form 101 to the National Registry dept at the address listed at the bottom of the forms; or fax to 352.334.0929.
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If I'm a CSSM instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- Safety Technology
- Field Safety
- Safety Orientation
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If I'm a CSSM instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
- CSST Instructor
- CSSS Instructor
- CSSO Instructor
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If I meet the experience/education requirements for CSST, CSSS, or CSSO instructor and I have already been certified as a master trainer or craft instructor, how do I submit credentials to the National Registry and begin teaching?
- Be endorsed/employed by an accredited training sponsor
- Fill out the form 101 indicating the Contren® Safety title(s) you are being certified to teach, and
- Submit the form 101 to the National Registry department
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If I'm a CSST instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- Field Safety
- Safety Orientation
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If I am a CSST instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
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If I'm a CSSS instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
- Field Safety
- Safety Orientation
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If I'm a CSSS instructor, what instructor certifications can I provide?
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If I'm a CSSO instructor, which Contren® curriculum can I teach?
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How are successful completions reported to the National Registry?
On the form 200 or through the ANR electronic form 200.
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How can I learn more about the Contren® Safety Series?
To learn more about the Contren® Safety Learning Series, contact the NCCER customer service department at 888.622.3720 or email info@nccer.org.
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