AP Acoustical Installer
17 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
AP AC 701 Orientation
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Topics in Acoustical. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.