This course is designed for the individual wishing to gain employment in the field of drywall/sheetrock installation. The course will prepare you for an entry-level job in this field. Emphasis will be placed on safety at the jobsite, proper use of tools and equipment and the vocabular necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, plan specifications, or blueprints. Special attention will be paid to vocabulary and common installation techniques. The course may be taken online or in workbook form.

Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written exam will be eligible to apply for certification. (see testing times and locations). 

Course Includes:

          Introduction to Drywall

Evolution Of The Trade

Basic Hand and Power Tool Use

Materials Used

Fasteners Used

          Reading and Interpretation of Blueprints

Plan View and Elevation View Drawings

Interpreting the Framing Plan

Interpreting Symbols

Trade and General Construction Terms

Estimating and Related Math

          Installation

Safety Procedures

Proper Handling Techniques

Simple Wall and Ceiling Installations

Advanced Installations Including Curves, Angles, Soffits, and Partitions

Basic Furring Techniques

Proper Board Hanging Sequences

Single and Multilayered Assemblies

Leveling and Plumbing Techniques

Installation Over Wood Framing

Installation Over Metal Framing

          Trim Installation

Types of Trims

Corner Beads and Their Uses

Expansion Joints

Specialized Tools and Procedures

          Thermal Insulation, Sound Control, and Fire Protection

Controlling Heat Loss

Sound Control Methods

Fire Walls

          Taping and Finishing

Types of Tapes Used

Inside Corners

Coating Fastener Heads

Coating Recessed Joints

Butt Joints

Feathering

Sanding

Automatic Taping Systems

Types of Finishes

          Building Codes and On-The-Job Safety

Understanding the UBC

Trade Vocabulary

Additional and Reinforced Safety Practices

Professional Ethics