NEC
B13A
Advanced Builder
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Builder rating
Description
Employs the principles and techniques of foremanship. Mixes, places, finishes, and cures concrete. Constructs forms for concrete construction. Performs masonry construction. Frames floors, walls, stairs, and roofs. Erects waterfront, heavy timber and advanced base structures, and operates shop tools and equipment. These tools include electric saws, sanders, planers, routers, drills, and other millworking tools.
Core Skills
- concrete formwork
- concrete placement
- concrete finishing
- masonry construction
- structural framing
- roof framing
- heavy timber construction
- power tool operation
- construction crew supervision
Common Certifications
- NCCER Carpentry Level 3
- NCCER Concrete Level 3
- NCCER Masonry Level 3
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction
- National Center for Construction Education and Research Core Curriculum
- Associate Constructor (AC)
- LEED Green Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- NCCER Concrete Level 1
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction
Career Growth
- NCCER Carpentry Level 3
- NCCER Concrete Level 3
- Associate Constructor (AC)
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.