NCCER Boilermaker Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NCCER Boilermaker Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NCCER Boilermaker terms across 10 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NCCER Boilermaker Vocabulary Game
Boiler components
Pipe fabrication
Cutting basics
Welding basics
Pipe support
Rigging
Construction drawings
Boiler internals
Math
Boiler fundamentals
Sources for these terms (14)
- Steam End-User Training: Steam Generation Efficiency Module, Efficiency Definition Section · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 46 CFR § 52.01-3 - Definition of terms used in this part · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 46 CFR § 52.01-1 - Incorporation by reference · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 46 CFR § 56.07-5 - Definitions (modifies 100.2) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 46 CFR § 56.25-5 - Flanges · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 46 CFR § 56.25-15 - Gaskets (modifies 108.4) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Coast AQMD Rule 466.1 - Valves and Flanges · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Field Manual for Structural Welding - Michigan Department of Transportation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- VTrans Field Welding Manual - Vermont Agency of Transportation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Piping support - NC Office of State Fire Marshal · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR § 1910.184 - Slings · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Scale - Illinois State Board of Education career and technical education resource · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR § 1910.146 - Permit-required confined spaces · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NCCER Craft Catalog: Boilermaking · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the NCCER Boilermaker Exam
The NCCER Boilermaker – Pressure Vessel assessment checks journey-level knowledge of safe boiler and boiler component assembly and maintenance, including welding, pipe fabrication and stress relieving, oxyfuel cutting, identifying and installing valves, pipe hangers and supports, rigging, and reading boiler drawings and detail sheets.
Exam sponsor: NCCER. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
93-item, two-hour closed-book written assessment (Boilermaker – Pressure Vessel, BLMK34_02); a basic non-printing calculator and The Pipefitters Blue Book are allowed
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75 (minimum passing score)
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly disclosed by NCCER. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCCER Boilermaker vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NCCER Boilermaker vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NCCER Boilermaker terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NCCER Boilermaker terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCCER content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the NCCER Boilermaker certification?
The NCCER Boilermaker certification is a nationally recognized credential that validates a boilermaker's knowledge and skills in boiler construction, maintenance, and repair. The program covers four levels of training including boiler systems, welding, rigging, tube/pipe fabrication, refractory installation, and ASME pressure vessel code compliance. Certification is earned by completing NCCER curriculum modules and passing assessments.
How much do boilermakers earn?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for boilermakers was $76,410 in May 2025; the highest 10 percent earned more than $110,370. Union boilermakers often receive benefits packages including health insurance, retirement, and paid training.