Certification: Drywall Mechanic
13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615
A journey-level Drywall Mechanic should be able to:
apply basic safety principles at all times; recognize the
tools needed in the trade and their application; apply
basic math operations for calculating areas and proper
measurements; interpret commercial drawings and
layouts; identify the proper procedures and materials for
interior and exterior framing considering drawing
specifications, wall openings, expansion joints, and
other key factors; identify the proper procedures and
materials for installing shaftwall; apply the best
practices for thermal moisture and protection, including
the installation of batt and rigid installation and zeefurring; identify the appropriate finishing procedures for
hanging sheetrock - this includes but is not limited to
measuring and cutting sheetrock according to a wall's
length and openings, determining the proper spacing,
and applying the right caulk and trims necessary for the
job.
apply basic safety principles at all times; recognize the
tools needed in the trade and their application; apply
basic math operations for calculating areas and proper
measurements; interpret commercial drawings and
layouts; identify the proper procedures and materials for
interior and exterior framing considering drawing
specifications, wall openings, expansion joints, and
other key factors; identify the proper procedures and
materials for installing shaftwall; apply the best
practices for thermal moisture and protection, including
the installation of batt and rigid installation and zeefurring; identify the appropriate finishing procedures for
hanging sheetrock - this includes but is not limited to
measuring and cutting sheetrock according to a wall's
length and openings, determining the proper spacing,
and applying the right caulk and trims necessary for the
job.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- No
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- No
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.