This program is offered in partnership with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades at various local training centers around the state. 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 in Drywall Technology. A four-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.
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This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify the Office of the Registrar at RegistrarOffice@tri-c.edu.
Learn more about how certificate credits apply to the related degree.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Intent-to-hire agreement with participating contractor
- Participant must be working in an apprenticeship in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Next Steps to Apply
- Individuals interested in this program/certificate must reach out to the training center of your choice listed at the bottom of the Drywall Finishing program page on the Tri-C website.
- The union must select and admit you into the apprenticeship program first.
- Once accepted into the apprenticeship program, a Tri-C representative will work with you directly to enroll in the credit courses. Each of the classes will be held at your training center.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Apply basic math concepts to accurately determine material and labor needs for a specific task.
- Apply fundamentals of workplace health and safety related to the construction site commensurate with state, federal, local, contractors and customer’s standards and policies.
- Identify and resolve unexpected issues that impede successful and timely completion of a specified task.
- Demonstrate effective listening, verbal, written, and conflict management skills to communicate accurately and respectfully with co-workers and customers.
- Apply finishing trade skills, techniques, and philosophies to complete the assigned task in an efficient, timely and professional manner.
- Use hand, spray, and automated trade related tools and materials (mud, tape, mesh) effectively to complete job with minimum waste, using health and safety standards.
- Use blueprints to verify materials and equipment needs to complete the job in a timely manner.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Any Approved Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
CNST-xxxx | CNST Elective | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATDW-1620 | Taping Tools & Procedures | 2 |
| ATPT-1340 | Wall Preparation and Repair | 2 |
| ATPT-1650 | Blueprints I: Construction Fundamentals | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
| Construction Engineering Orientation | ||
| Green Building & Sustainability I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Honors Computer Applications | ||
| Communication requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ATDW-2350 | Filling Compounds/Procedures | 2 |
| ATPT-2320 | Safe Work Practices | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
| Construction Print Reading | ||
| Credit Hours | 10-11 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AIT-2990 | Contracting in a Diverse World | 3 |
| ATDW-2340 | Texturing | 2 |
| ATPT-2340 | Bluepints II: Advanced Reading and Estimating | 2 |
| ATPT-2360 | Foreman Training | 2 |
| ATPT-xxxx | ATPT elective course | 2 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Natural and Physical Sciences requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
CNST-xxxx | CNST Elective | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
- 1
MATH-1100 Mathematical Explorations or MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet mathematics requirement for this program.
- 2
ENG-2151 Technical Writing highly recommended.
Electives
Technical Electives
Recommended courses fulfill ATPT elective requirements:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATPT-1330 | Filling Compounds and Procedures | 2 |
| ATPT-1620 | Wood Finishing | 2 |
| ATPT-1630 | Color Mixing and Matching | 2 |
| ATPT-2310 | Wall Covering & Paperhanging | 3 |
| ATPT-2380 | Special Coating and Decorative Finishes | 2 |
Business & Supervision Electives
Recommended courses to fulfill business electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-1020 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BADM-1210 | Labor-Management Relations | 3 |
| BADM-1122 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BADM-1301 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BADM-2151 | Business Law | 3 |
| BADM-2450 | New Business Development | 5 |
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.