CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP

Carpenters are generally the most numerous and the occupation, therefore, is considered the key skill in the building trades. New machinery, materials and techniques have decreased the number of carpenter hours required for the average construction project.

A carpenter will: study blueprints, work-sketches, plans and specifications to determine the types of materials and dimensions of the structure to be built; select specified sizes of lumber and building materials to be used; measure and mark proper positions and sizes of materials for use; use measuring instruments like rulers, builders levels, framing squares, calipers and compasses; erect all types of wooden structures; may be required to and must know how to estimate job costs, maintain time records, requisition materials and equipment, inspect and approve carpentry work plus direct other workers.

TRADES COVERED:
Carpenter
Construction Millwright
Resilient Floor Specialty
Interior Systems

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP:
Education: High school graduates or GED® (submit copy)
Age: 18 or high school graduate at 17, no maximum
Test: Carpenters Math Test (timed, 2-hr. test, no calculator)      License: Valid driver's license (submit copy)
Application: Application for the trade(special, see below)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT - 4 years of not less than 6,240 hours
OJT - 5,840 hours of work with a skilled craftsperson as per Exhibit "A"
Paid-related instruction (day) - 400 hours and successful completion of class material
Non-paid related instruction (night) - 120 hours (80% attendance of each class to receive credit)
(Example: First Aid/CPR; OSHA; Carpentry What We Are; Advanced Blueprint Reading; Transit & Level)

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the application form for the trade and meet the qualifications as stated above
Letter of Introduction automatically issued upon receipt of completed materials above and passing score on Carpenters Math Test (70%)

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT

Northeastern Wisconsin Regional Council of Carpenters Training Fund
2599 Manitowoc Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-469-1146
Frank Schmechel

Northeastern Wisconsin Regional Council of Carpenters Training Fund
N2216 Bodde Road
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-996-2312

COMMITTEE ADDRESS
Northeastern Wisconsin Regional Council of Carpenters Training Fund,
N2216 Bodde Road, Kaukauna, WI 54130, 920-996-2312

COMMITTEE JURISDICTION
Counties of Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Menominee, MI.

For more information call Patrick LaHaye at 498-5704,
or 1-800-422-NWTC, ext 5704