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Drywall/Lath A.A.S. Degree
Semester Hours:   64
Effective Term: Fall 2014
Prerequisites: Program Director consent
Corequisites: None


Program Description: The AAS in Drywall/Lath Trades prepares the student to work in all drywall/lath aspects of the construction process, erecting business and living spaces. The Associate degree program is designed to provide the student with general knowledge and skills including the areas of communication, humanities and social and behavioral sciences, in addition to trade skills.

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Drywall/Lath AAS Degree (64 Credits)

Prerequisite: Program Director consent

General Education Requirements (19-20)

Written Communications (3)
ENG101 English Composition III (3)
or
ENG121 Applied Technical Writing (3)

Oral Communications (3)

Arts and Humanities (3)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)

Physical and Biological Sciences (4)

Mathematics (3)
MAT101 Essential Mathematics (4) or higher MAT course
or
BUS101 Business Mathematics (3)

Core Requirements (41)
CRP104 Scaffolding Certification (2)
DWL100 Basic Drywall Lathing (2)

DWL101 Drywall/Lath Health and Safety (2)
or
CRP102 Carpentry Health and Safety (2)

DWL102 Drywall/Lath Orientation (2)
or
CRP103 Carpentry Orientation (2)

DWL103 Blueprint Reading I for Drywall/Lath (2)
or
CRP101 Blueprint Reading for Carpenters (2)

DWL104 Basic Drywall Framing (2)
or
CRP105 Metal Framing for Carpenters (2)

DWL201 Advanced Drywall Framing - Ceilings and Soffits (2)
DWL202 Acoustical Drywall (2)
DWL203 Blueprint Reading II for Drywall/Lath (2)
DWL208 Advanced Drywall Framing - Curves & Arches (2)
DWL209 Advanced Drywall Framing - Suspended Ceilings (2)
WLD110 Survey of Welding Processes (3)

(With Program Director's consent the following electives can be substituted for one or more of the above classes):

DWL204 Drywall Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) (2)
DWL205 Freeform Lathing (2)
DWL206 Drywall Finishing and Taping (2)
DWL207 Firestopping and MSDS (1)

Electives (16)
Electives numbered 100 or above (16)

Other Degree Requirements (4)
PAC or DAN course (1)
Reading Competency: RDG094

Computer Competency (3):
AGB124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3)
OR
CIS110 Fundamentals of Computer Literacy or higher CIS course
OR
Computer Competency course (Consult the CEG)

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Students must complete a minimum of 20 credits from CAC.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree requires a minimum of 64 credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Evaluation Level) Relate and explain the history, tools and how safety requirements of the drywall/lath trade evolved, including critiquing various scenarios to identify concerns which could be sited by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspector on the job site.
2. (Evaluation Level) Create and critique projects which require interpretation and analysis of construction blueprints, technical calculations, tools, construction and welding techniques, and critiques based on the Drywall/Lath Trades regulations and state, county and city/township building codes.
3. (Evaluation Level) Create a plan to meet client specifications, including building site, layout, detailed plan for drywall/lath and trim installation and construction techniques and pertinent building details.
4. (Analysis Level) Analyze the job requirements then demonstrate: a) rigging practices, hand signals, ropes, slings, hitches and splicing related to rigging operations at the jobsite; b) proper installation of interior systems, including drywall, trims and ceilings using scaffolding or other equipment, clean rooms, doors and hardware; and c) framing techniques for drywall/lath and trims.
5. (Application Level) Demonstrate reading, mathematics, critical thinking and communication skills obtained through completion of general education requirements.
Standards for Program
Students will adhere to the current apprenticeship standards as developed by the Arizona State Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
Hard copy of Manual on file in the Curriculum Office.