A.8
WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
DRYWALL APPLICATOR
O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2081.02 RAPIDS CODE: 0145
ALTERNATE TITLES: DRYWALL INSTALLER, GYPSUM DRYWALL SYSTEMS INSTALLER
This work process schedule is attached to and a part of the Apprenticeship Standards for the above identified occupation. This sequence of Related Classroom Instruction is competency based and will be offered as traditional classroom training or independent study, which may include electronic media.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be two (2) years with an OJL attainment of 4000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS
One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyworker employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyworker employed thereafter.
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and fringe benefits based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate.
Term: 4000 Hours
1st 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
2nd 1000 hours = 65 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
3rd 1000 hours = 80 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4th1000 hours = 90 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)
Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these
Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.
Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.
WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
DRYWALL APPLICATOR
O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2081.02 RAPIDS CODE:
ALTERNATE TITLES: DRYWALL INSTALLER, GYPSUM DRYWALL SYSTEMS
INSTALLER
A8.1- DRYWALL APPLICATOR WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations, but not necessarily in the listed
sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.
1. General Trade
a. Practice proper safety precautions and aware of hazardous materials and jobsite
conditions
b. Proper use of hand tools
c. Correct use and interpretation of blueprints and specifications
d. Proper handling and storage of materials
2. Framing
a. Proper identification of framing materials and fasteners
b. Installation of Basic Non-load leaving wall framing
c. Correct installation of ceiling framing
d. Demonstrate proper installation of furring strips
e. Demonstrate proper layout techniques
f. Installation of structural load bearing walls
g. Install hollow metal doors
h. Installation of demonstrate partitions
3. Hanging
a. Proper layout and installation of metal frame walls and ceilings
b. Install insulation and sound control
c. Installation of pre-finished gypsum board
d. Apply–laminated surfaces
e. Show proper construction of angles and curves
4. Finishing
a. Correct identification and use of finishing tools and procedures
b. Proper application of textures and coatings
c. Identification of typical problems and remedies
A8.2 – DRYWALL APPLICATOR RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.
Modules:
- Basic Safety 15
- Introduction to Construction Math 15
- Introduction to Hand Tools 10
- Introduction to Power Tools 5
- Introduction to Blueprints 7.5
- Basic Rigging 20
- Introduction to the Trade
- Furring
- Hanging Materials and Fasteners
- Wallboard Hanging on Wood
- Wallboard Hanging on Metal Walls, Part I
- Wallboard Hanging on Metal Ceilings, Part I
- Thermal Insulation and Sound Control
- Trim Installation
- Advanced Trade Math
- Layout
- Load- Bearing Framing
- Special Framing Conditions
- Installing Hollow Metal
- Demountable Partitions
- Wallboard Hanging on Metal Walls, Part 2
- Wallboard Hanging on Metal Ceilings, Part 2
- Pre-finished Gypsum Board
- Laminated Applications
- Angles and Curves
- Finishing Materials
- Finishing Tools
- Finishing Procedures
- Textures
- Problems and Remedies
