The apprenticeship program is a four year, competency-based training program that includes both classroom training and on the job training.
NASCTF offers training in Commercial and Residential Carpentry, Floorcovering, Piledriving, and Mill Cabinet.
NASCTF offers skill enhancement classes to current members.
NASCTF is committed to providing the best training to our members and contractors.
The new COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification (CITF) online course covers the rules and procedures outlined in the March 20, 2020, OSHA Guide Document. This online course is available to all members through the CITF Learning Management System (LMS).
Health and Safety
This 2-hour Aerial Lift Operator supplemental course meets the new American National Standards Institute safety requirements for operating MEWPs. This required training has been in effect since March 1, 2020. YOU MUST HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE 8-HOUR UBC AERIAL LIFT OPERATOR QUALIFICATION COURSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING.
Millbury Training Center | Openings: 16 of 16
This 2-hour Aerial Lift Operator supplemental course meets the new American National Standards Institute safety requirements for operating MEWPs. This required training has been in effect since March 1, 2020. YOU MUST HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE 8-HOUR UBC AERIAL LIFT OPERATOR QUALIFICATION COURSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING.
Carpentry Skills
Rochester Training Center | Openings: 12 of 12
Health and Safety
Horseheads Training Center | Openings: 12 of 12
Health and Safety
Boston Training Center | Openings: 16 of 16
NASCTF delivers cutting-edge training and curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities to apprentice and journey-level union carpenters seeking a strong, competitive advantage in today’s construction industry. By recruiting and training those who strive for excellence, we provide our union and our contractors with highly-skilled, productive carpenters who exemplify the drive for excellence.
August 28, 2021
Build It! is a pre-apprenticeship program for MA residents who are people of color and/or women, and un-employed or under-employed, and who want to become union carpenters, but would like some additional preparation, experience and certifications. Co-sponsored by the Carpenters Union and Minuteman Regional Vocational High School, the evening and weekend training will primarily be
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Don't be intimidated…You can do a lot more than you think….I'm female and physically I’m not a large person but I'm just as capable, if not more so, of performing to a male standard. Don't be intimidated, just get out there and do it.
—Ziven Drake, Local 56
