This drywall/lathing apprenticeship degree concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the drywall/lathing industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, metal framing, blueprint reading, exterior/interior wall finishes, welding, residential and commercial construction process, building codes, estimation, and various construction topics.
Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to the drywall/lathing profession.
✔ analyze and interpret residential commercial construction blueprints.
✔ evaluate, lay out, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.
✔ calculate elevations using various leveling devices.
✔ identify and select appropriate material for each phase of construction.
✔ estimate and order material for construction projects.
✔ plan projects using information gathered from sources such as verbal information, written information, customer specifications, and project blueprints.
✔ install advanced lathing and drywall systems.