Drywall Finishing Curriculum

Drywall Finishing Apprentices have a two-year Apprenticeship. Their wages increase during that period of time, beginning at 40% of Journeyman Scale and working up to scale. Upon completing all requirements for graduation, the successful Apprentice graduates to Journeyman status.

Coursework during the two years of Apprenticeship includes...


bullet Orientation
bullet Rules & Regulations
bullet Safety Overview
bullet Materials of the
Drywall Trade
bullet Tools of the Trade
bullet Filling Compounds
bullet Pre-Job Inspection
bullet Preparation
bullet Hand Embedding &
Dry Taping
bullet Automatic Taping Tools
bullet Wiping Angle Tapes
bullet Finishing Boxes
bullet Repairs & Corrections
bullet Basic Math
bullet Job Economics
bullet Texturing
bullet Personal Skills
bullet First Aid/CPR
bullet Ladders & Scaffolding
bullet OSHA 10 Certification
bullet Fall Protection
bullet Stilt Safety Certification
bullet Brush and Roll
bullet Sprayed Fire Sealants
 Drywall Photos
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