Framing & Carpentry · Coming Soon
Learn Framing & Carpentry by Building.
Practice measuring, layout, wall framing, and door and window openings with real tools and materials. Built for beginners, homeowners, and people exploring the trades.
Weekend Boot Camp 
Certificate Included 
Tuition: $595 USD A hands-on weekend boot camp planned for Bay Area job sites. Join the waitlist and we will share class dates and locations as launch details become available.
Your Class at a Glance
Learn by Building
Learn to measure and lay out a wall, work with framing materials and fasteners, and frame door and window openings. Practice tool and job site safety throughout the boot camp.
- Experience: Beginner friendly; no prior construction experience needed.
- Format: Hands-on weekend boot camp.
- Tuition: $595 USD per student.
- Schedule: Dates and daily hours to be announced.
- Location: A Bay Area job site; city and address announced for each class.
- Included: Lunch, drinks, and a certificate of completion.
- Parking: Available at some host locations; details provided for your class.
Join the waitlist for launch updates. We will share the schedule, location, and how to enroll when the class is ready.
Your Class Plan
What You’ll Learn
A first experience with tools and a small wall project. Framing Fundamentals is the next step: plan-based wall systems, openings, sheathing, and inspection records.
Before you start: No construction experience required.
Planned teaching timetable: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM on Day 1 and Day 2, including breaks and lunch. This is the planned class schedule; actual class dates, daily times and venue will be confirmed before enrollment.
By the end, you should be able to
- Identify framing tools, inspect them, and set up a safe work area.
- Read a tape, mark a cut list, and check measurements against a sketch.
- Identify studs, plates, openings, and appropriate fasteners on a training wall.
- Assemble and check a small nonstructural wall frame with instructor guidance.
- Explain the work completed, materials used, and what needs further practice.
Day 1 — Foundations and guided practice
8:30–9:00
Orientation, tool inspection, work-zone rules, and an individual measuring check.
9:00–10:30
Tape fractions, square and level, lumber sizes, framing vocabulary, and reading a simple sketch.
10:30–10:45
Break
10:45–12:00
Instructor demonstration: mark, support, cut, and fasten stock; students rehearse with supervision.
12:00–12:45
Lunch and drinks included
12:45–2:15
Create a cut list and practice repeatable measurements on scrap before cutting project pieces.
2:15–2:30
Break
2:30–3:45
Teams assemble a low training wall; each learner measures, fastens, and checks one assigned section.
3:45–4:30
Compare diagonals, identify mistakes, record material use, and complete a short exit quiz.
Day 2 — Application, assessment and next steps
8:30–9:00
Review yesterday’s errors and demonstrate safe setup without step-by-step prompting.
9:00–10:30
Opening components and fastening choices; guided practice on a door/window-opening sample.
10:30–10:45
Break
10:45–12:00
Improve the training wall, check square and alignment, and explain the material takeoff.
12:00–12:45
Lunch and drinks included
12:45–2:15
Complete the individual capstone station and a simple customer handoff note.
2:15–2:30
Break
2:30–3:00
Individual knowledge test: 10 course-specific questions; 20 available points.
3:00–4:00
Individual practical/project assessment, using the course rubric and observations gathered during the project.
4:00–4:30
Feedback, correction plan, certificate eligibility review, and recommended next steps.
Your hands-on project
Build a bench-height, non-load-bearing frame to the instructor’s 48 x 48 inch outside-dimension sketch, including a simple opening. Work on supported stands; do not raise or attach it to a building. Submit a cut list, measurement check, and material tally.
Final knowledge test
Ten questions specific to Framing & Carpentry, covering the skills, decisions, calculations and safety boundaries taught in this course. Each question is worth two points. Pass mark: 16 out of 20 (80%).
The instructor provides the test after training. Approved accessibility support may change how you respond while keeping the same learning standard.
Practical assessment
Complete the course project and demonstrate the skills individually. Five criteria are scored from 0–4. Pass mark: 16 out of 20 (80%), with no criterion below 2 and every critical safety check passed.
What your instructor will assess
- Inspect tools and control the work zone before starting.
- Prepare a correct cut list and identify wall components.
- Mark and cut sample pieces within 1/8 inch of the training sketch.
- Assemble the mock-up to the sketch; compare diagonals and correct visible misalignment.
- Explain fastener choice, defects found, cleanup, and material use.
Training boundaries: Instructor-controlled cutting stations and supported mock-ups only. No load-bearing alterations or unsupervised nail-gun use.
Earn your certificate of completion
- Complete both days and all required learning activities; missed content must be made up.
- Pass the knowledge test and practical assessment separately; a strong score in one does not cancel a failed result in the other.
- Pass every critical safety check and receive the instructor’s sign-off.
If you need more practice, your instructor records the missing skills and assigns focused review and reassessment. Certificates are issued only after all requirements are met.
Your certificate records completion of this Construction Guys course. It is not a contractor license, trade license, or authorization to perform regulated work independently.
Next learning step: Framing Fundamentals. Your instructor can help you choose based on demonstrated skills.
Who We Train
Built for People Ready to Learn, Build, and Grow.
Our programs are designed for people at different stages of their journey who want practical construction skills and real-world experience.
Beginners
No experience needed — start with the basics and build up.
Future Contractors
Build the practical foundation your trade career runs on.
Homeowners
Understand how your home is built and tackle projects safely.
DIY Enthusiasts
Level up your weekend builds with real job-site technique.
Career Changers
Test-drive the trades with hands-on training in one weekend.
Why Choose This Boot Camp
Real Construction Experience That Builds Confidence.
Hands-on construction projects Professional-grade tools and materials Experienced construction professionals Small supportive learning environment Real-world practical skills 
Course Length
Weekend Boot Camp
Certificate
Certificate of Completion Included
Interested in Framing & Carpentry?
Join the course waitlist for launch updates. We will share dates, the Bay Area host location and enrollment details as they become available.
Request class dates and enrollment details. Course tuition is listed on each course page. Have a question? Our team is here to help at service@constructionguys.com.
