Union Drywall/Lathers install metal stud framing, drywall, and lath according to layout plans, blueprints, and specifications. They frame and construct walls and ceilings using hammers, electric screw guns, electric drills, electric saws, laser leveling and plumbing devices, powder actuated tools, arc welders, routers and door planners as needed for the construction of a building including the heavy gauge framing and application for the exterior of the project.
| Length | 48 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental, & vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months; vacation after 6 months; annuity after one year; pension between 25 and 30 months |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent or Verified 6 months full time work experience in a construction related trade or Graduated from an approved pre-apprenticeship program. |
| Physical requirements | Must be able to perform physical tasks and activities related to trade |
| Additional requirements | Valid California Drivers License Reliable Transportation Pass Drug Screen |
| Written or oral entry exams | None |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Drywall/Lathing Trade Safety Commercial Framing Systems and Fire Stop Doors, Frames, Hardware & Windows Blueprint Reading Applied Blueprint Technology Welding Residential Metal Stud Framing Exterior Systems & Trims Interior Metal Lath Systems Shaft Protection & Ceiling Systems Arches, Furring & Advanced Systems Hardware & Windows Techniques |
Contact: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California 800 Chadbourne Road Fairfield, CA 94534 Octavio Soto District Coordinator.
Applications: Mon. thru Fri. 8 am to 5 pm at all Carpenters Training Committee District Offices. Office closed 12 to 1 pm daily. Applications may be printed online or picked up at any Carpenters Local
Union Office, Apprentice Training Center or EDD in your area
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list.
Additional information: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California.
