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Drywall Finishing 

Area of Study: Applied Industrial Technology (Drywall Finishing) Apprenticeship Program 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Industrial Technology with a concentration in Drywall Finishing 
Program Description

Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

The apprenticeship program prepares the student to work as a journey-level Drywall Finisher, as well as earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. A 4-year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. The Drywall Finisher finishes drywall surfaces by applying materials and sanding in preparation for final painting or treatment.

At the completion of this program, it is expected that a student would be able to demonstrate the following:Drywall Finishing Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester   Credits 

ATDW 1310

Tools and Methods of Drywall Finishing  

2

ATDW 1330

Materials and Methods of Drywall Finishing 

2

ATPT 1300

Introduction to Painting, Drywall Finishing and Glazing

2

ATPT 1320

Safety Standards for Construction (OSHA-10)

3

ENG 1010

College Composition I  

3

MATH 1160

Technical Mathematics I 

4

 

Total

16

 
 Second Semester   Credits 

ATDW 1620

Taping Tools and Procedures

ATPT 1340

Wall Preparation and Repair 

ATPT 1650

Blueprints I:  Construction Fundamentals 

ATPT 1660

Labor in American Society 

IT 1010

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications   

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (1)

3

Communication

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (2)

3

Total

17

 
 
Third Semester   Credits 

ATDW 2310

Automatic Taping Tools

2

ATDW 2330

Finishing Boxes 

2

ATDW 2350

Filling Compounds and Procedures 

2

ATPT 2320 

Safe Work Practices 

3

ATPT xxxx

ATPT elective course   

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirement (1)

3

Total

15

  
 
Fourth Semester   Credits 

ATCT 2990

Contracting In A Diverse World   (C)  

3

ATDW 2340

Texturing 

2

ATPT 2340

Blueprints II:  Advanced Reading and Estimating 

2

ATPT 2360

Foreman Training 

2

ATPT xxxx

ATPT elective course 

2

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirement (1)

2

Total

13

 
 
Program Total Credits

 

61

 
 
 
 
Notes 

(1)    Minimum 8 semester credits required--must include 2 semester credits at the 2000-level.

(2)    ENG-2151 Technical Writing highly recommended.

(C) = Capstone Course

 

Program Outcome