Lathing
Lathing is a small but vital trade for UBC signatory contractors and the customers they service. While it is an ancient trade that dates back to when palaces and cathedrals were built with stone and plaster, modern advancements make it a difficult trade to master.
At one time, lathers worked with wooden strips called lath; now lathers work mostly with wire and metal mesh to create the structures and various shapes that help create the wonders of theme park attractions and the ornate ceilings and walls of many buildings.
To achieve everything from routine projects to spectacular creations, skilled lathers rely on their training, their eye for architecture, and years of experience to deliver projects according to the specifications of the job.
Everything from wire, screws, nails, clips, staples, metal studs, metal lath, and drywall are used to build the creation’s framework, which is often covered by plaster, drywall materials, or other finished surfaces.
Quality Work via Quality Training
UBC lathing professionals are trained to solve problems and complete tasks with the customer’s satisfaction in mind.
Training is done in both classroom and hands-on settings at state-of-the-art training centers around the country. Initial training for apprentices and skill- enhancement courses for journeymen are taught by industry veterans or industry and manufacturer technical experts.
Subjects range from basic skills to new technologies, tools, and installation methods, and include a strong emphasis on safety.
This comprehensive training translates into unmatched productivity by UBC members for their employers.
For additional information on this program, please contact Local #10 at (708) 233-4610.
Minimum Qualifications
At time of filing an application:
•Be 17 years of age or older
•High School Diploma or a G.E.D. Certificate or officially sealed High School Transcripts (minimum 8 credits)
•Have a valid Driver’s License or State ID
•Original Social Security Card or receipt showing duplicate card has been applied for
•Submit a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee – Cashier’s Check or Money Order only.
During the posted application period, ALL required documents and fees must be brought to our main campus in Elk Grove Village – 1256 Estes Avenues – between 9:30am – 3:30pm – Monday thru Friday.
Veterans
Upon completing the application, you will required to:
•Be physically fit to work as a carpenter with no restrictions
Registration Process
When the Apprenticeship Program opens for registrations, the applicants must come to the Apprenticeship Program Office located at 1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 to fill out an application and begin the registration process.
The office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At that time, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and present the prescribed documents.
Each applicant who meets all of the criteria shall be eligible to take the Aptitude and Qualifying Tests required for entry in the program. Tests are held at various times, measuring reading comprehension, mathematic computation, reasoning power and natural talent for carpentry. Applicants are notified by mail of testing dates and times.
Following the Aptitude Tests, a mandatory Orientation Session is held for all applicants.