# AP Acoustical Installer (AP AC) courses Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 17 courses Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32583 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### AP AC 701 — Orientation - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Cross listed as: AP DL 701, AP PL 701 An introduction to the Interior Systems program. Safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, trade related math, beginning print reading and layout as well as safety certifications. Certifications will include scaffold erector/dismantler (welded frame) and low velocity powder actuated tools. ### AP AC 702 — Safety and Health Certifications - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Cross listed as: AP DL 702, AP PL 702 Instruction in safety and health training that meets the needs of the Interior Systems industry. Content includes certification in Power Industrial Trucks, Aerial Lift, American Red Cross First Aid / CPR/ AED, and OSHA 10. ### AP AC 703 — Printreading - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Cross listed as: AP DL 703, AP PL 703 An introduction to the basic visualization skills needed for reading and interpreting construction prints. Demonstration of the significance of views, elevations and the role of specifications as they relate to prints. ### AP AC 704 — Advanced Printreading - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Cross listed as: AP DL 704 In-depth training for on-the-job print reading situations. Covers advanced layout tasks and solutions to typical construction problems using plans and specifications for commercial construction projects. ### AP AC 705 — Acoustical Ceilings - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Instruction in acoustical ceilings, seismic codes and the theory behind them. Wall molds and trims, ceiling layout and material identification. Students will install ceilings using the technical knowledge and skills. ### AP AC 706 — Standard Acoustical Grids - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Designed with classroom instruction but will focus more on acoustical grid installation such as 2 x 4 and 2 x 2 flat "H" pattern, radius, gable and diagonal ceilings. ### AP AC 707 — Suspended Ceilings - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Designed with classroom instruction but will focus more on acoustical grid installation such as 2 x 4 and 2 x 2 flat AH@ pattern, radius, gable and diagonal ceilings. ### AP AC 708 — Soffits - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Focus on square and slant faced, tapered, concealed, drywall suspension and sloped soffits. ### AP AC 709 — Prefab/Sound Panels - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Focus on the technical knowledge and skills needed for the installation of prefabricated wall and ceiling panel systems. Acoustical principles and the theory of sound will be discussed. ### AP AC 710 — Concealed/Glue-Up/Staple-Up System - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Instruction in concealed and semi-concealed ceilings and soffits, glue-up and staple-up. Technical knowledge and skills will be demonstrated in assembling these ceilings. ### AP AC 711 — Designer and Specialty Trims - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass This course is a more advanced look at specialty and designer trims for grid ceiling systems. Previous knowledge will be applied when laying out and installing straight and curved trims in soffit and light pocket designs, along with clouds, or free floating, trimmed ceilings. ### AP AC 712 — Metal Pan and Security Systems - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Focus on the technical knowledge and skills needed to work with these "high end" products. ### AP AC 713 — Advanced Acoustical Installation - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Instruction in the materials and methods used for the installation of custom and intricate grid systems. Green building rating systems will be applied to selected acoustical materials. ### AP AC 714 — Advanced Acoustical Layout - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Advanced layout methods used to complete complex acoustical system installations. Covers seismic codes and requirements and layout techniques for establishing intricate geometric designs for ceiling grids. ### AP AC 715 — Drywall Acoustical Ceilings - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass Identifies the materials and methods used for the installation of acoustical ceilings. Seismic codes, materials, and requirements are also reviewed. Installation for various grid systems will be discussed. Students will use the skills presented to complete an acoustical ceiling project as part of this course. ### AP AC 774 — Tool & Equipment Applications - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice; Student is a registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Cross listed as: AP DL 774, AP PL 774, AP C 774 This course promotes hand/power tool and equipment skill development for various construction applications. Scaffold building, aerial lift safety, and operating procedures will be covered. Upon successful completion, students will be issued United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Aerial Lift and Scaffold Erector-Welded Frame Qualification Cards. ### AP AC 797 — Acoustical Topics - **Units:** 0.5-4 - **Hours:** 0.50-4.00 hours lecture, 1.50-12.00 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass - Notes: Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student. Any combination of lecture and laboratory may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule. Topics in Acoustical. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.