Carpenter — Gallery & Media

Carpenter — Gallery & Media

Photos, videos, tools, and processes that define the craft.

Videos / Framed embeds

Short, focused clips of layout, formwork, framing, and finish workflows.

Total Station Setup Made Easy – A Beginner-Friendly Walkthrough

⏱ 5:14 • Training Center Demo • Layout

A clear, beginner-focused demonstration of setting up a total station—from tripod setup and leveling to achieving accurate readings. Perfect for new learners and anyone refreshing their skills.

Explore Skilled Trades Training with the Carpenters Union

⏱ 3:12 • Apprenticeship Spotlight • Careers

A look at the wide range of trades taught through Nor Cal Carpenters Training—from formwork and framing to specialized crafts like millwrighting, pile driving, and drywall finishing. A great introduction for anyone interested in starting a strong, union-backed career with real skills and real opportunities.

Photos / Carousel + Grid

Swipe through featured shots, or tap any photo for a closer look.

Bridge deck formwork
On-site layout instruments
Interior finish carpentry
Apprentices on concrete formwork deck
Exterior bridge deck carpentry
Form panel layout in training shop
Wall framing and layout practice
Raising framed wall sections
Cutting material on miter saw station
Stair or formwork pieces staged for assembly
Team framing floor or wall panels
Instructor reviewing framing layout
Framing walls on the training floor
Installing siding with nail gun
Window flashing and trim details
Installing exterior siding panels
Cutting fiber cement or siding to length
Precision cut on miter saw station
Instructor demonstrating saw setup
Apprentice adjusting power miter saw
Interior trim and casing installation
Using compound miter saw for framing cuts
Erecting shoring or formwork beams
Outdoor layout practice on tripod level
Laser level instruction in the shop
Multiple layout stations in parking lot
Crew reviewing prints and plans
Tying and stripping large form panels
Roof or truss mock-up on training deck
Circular saw practice on work table
Formwork inspection and detail work
Deck forms with safety rails
Deck forms with safety rails
Total station at control point
Total station at control point
Finish trim and casework
Finish trim and casework
Deck forms with safety rails
TEST BLOCK

Tools of the Trade / Essentials & specs

Core tools you’ll master on commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil projects.

Rotary laser level

Rotary Laser Level

Site layout and elevation control for forms, decks, and slabs.

±1/8” @ 100 ft IP66 Tripod + receiver
Circular saw

7-1/4″ Circular Saw

Ripping/ crosscutting for framing and formwork; brake & dust control preferred.

15A Magnesium shoe Brake

Processes / Step-by-step

High-level sequences for common tasks. Always follow site-specific procedures.

Concrete Deck Pour — Quick Sequence

  1. Pre-pour checks (forms, embeds, rebar, shores)
  2. Layout verification (grid, elevations, control lines)
  3. Pump line setup & safety briefing
  4. Placement, vibration, screed, bull float
  5. Finish, edge, jointing, curing compound

Interior Door & Hardware Install

  1. Verify rough opening & plumb
  2. Set frame, anchor, shim; confirm reveals
  3. Hang slab, check swing & clearances
  4. Install hardware, latch operation
  5. Sealant & punchlist

Apprenticeship / Earn while you learn

Union Apprenticeship Path: ~4 years, 8 levels, paid OJT + tuition-free training weeks. Regular raises as you complete time, hours, and classes.

Find your nearest Training Center and Local Union, and review Application & Selection details.