# AP Drywall/Lather (AP DL) courses Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 32 courses Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32585 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### AP DL 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 AC 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 DL 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 AC 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 DL 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 AC 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 DL 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 AC 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 DL 705 — Basic Lathing - **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 Presents the basic lathing methods used in the industry for exterior/interior installations. Students will use the skills presented to complete a lathing project as part of this course. ### AP DL 706 — Framing Ceilings and 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 This course is designed to provide instruction in the basics of framing ceilings and soffits with drywall and lath application. Related safety, math and blueprint reading will be covered. ### AP DL 707 — Basic Metal Framing - **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 An in-depth study of basic material identification, print layout, framing, drywall applications and proper trim applications for the Drywall/Lath industry. Safety, math and blueprint reading will be covered. ### AP DL 708 — Framing 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 This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction with the technical skills and knowledge to successfully frame any suspended ceiling in drywall and lath. Related hand and power tool safety, math and blueprint reading will be covered. ### AP DL 709 — Framing Curves and Arches - **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 Provides instruction in framing methods for curves and arches and their related structural limitations. Students will use the skills presented to complete a framing project that includes curves and arches as part of this course. ### AP DL 710 — Light Gage Welding - AWS - A - **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 to teach the practical skills needed for the arc welding processes and applications. Students will have the practical skills to successfully pass the AWS light gage certification. Related safety, codes and materials will be covered. ### AP DL 711 — Light Gage - L.A. City Certification - **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 for the student to complete the Los Angeles City Light Gage Welding Certification practical and written test. Practical and written aspects of the test will be examined and discussed in order to provide the student with the information and ability necessary to successfully achieve certification. The student will also have the opportunity to complete the welding test necessary for the practical portion of the LA City Light Gage Certification. ### AP DL 712 — Basic Hand Finishing - **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 Develop basic hand finishing skills using the correct tools and materials. Includes a description of finishing levels, hand tool manipulation, material identification, selection, and mixture preparation. Key processes and application techniques will be presented. Students will review plans and specifications, calculate and select materials, and complete a wall project to a level four finish. ### AP DL 713 — 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 DL 714 — Door/Door Frames - **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 Introduction to the basic installation of door frames and various types of doors. Lock sets, closures, hinges, panic hardware, and door sweeps will be discussed and demonstrated. ### AP DL 715 — Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) - **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 PL 715 Introduction to the basic working knowledge and technical skills needed to successfully install Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems EIFS (foam products) to meet industry specifications and standards. Introduction to the proper usage of products and materials will be discussed and used. ### AP DL 716 — Firestop/Fireproofing Procedures - **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 Emphasis on the correct methods, technical skills and firestop materials required to complete a Firestop System. Firestopping is a complete fire containment system designed to prevent the passage of fire, smoke and hot gasses from one side of a rated wall/ceiling assembly to another. ### AP DL 717 — Free-Form Lathing - **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 Introduction to the techniques and skills needed for construction of freeform lath projects. Layout techniques using grids and projection overlay will be presented. Methods for bending and shaping of rebar and pencil rod, lath handling and tying along with welding and cutting techniques will be demonstrated and applied. ### AP DL 718 — Automatic Finishing Tools - **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 instruction in blueprints, finish schedules, and machine parts identification, as well as proper use, assembly and breakdown of tools. ### AP DL 720 — Drywall Installation/Finish 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 Instruction in the basics of gypsum board application and finish trims. ### AP DL 721 — Advanced Hand Finishing - **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 In depth instruction in hand tool use. The different operations, phases, and materials to be used in order to have information of what a finished product should look like. ### AP DL 722 — Advanced Automatic Finishing Tools - **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 proper methods and sequences of the "bazooka", flat boxes, nail spotters and angle boxes. ### AP DL 723 — Advanced Lathing - **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 will distinguish advance lathing methods and styles from basic application techniques for lath and trim products used on exterior-interior metal framing. Metal framing elements, various bead styles, lathing types and substrates will be covered in both discussions and lab activities. Proper leveling and finishing methods will be demonstrated. Students will apply lath and trim using the techniques presented to complete course projects. ### AP DL 724 — Ceiling and Soffit Finishing - **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 to provide an advanced level of finishing skill for applications with architecturally detailed ceilings and soffits. Guided practice with a combination of hand and automatic tool techniques will promote the level of manipulative ability required for a successful result. A variety of finish trims will be integrated into each method of finish. Training will conclude with inspection criteria for evaluating finish levels. ### AP DL 726 — Reinforced Substrate Installations - **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 Presents the applications, techniques, and product considerations typical of reinforced substrate installations. The training will focus on Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum and Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRG) & (GFRC) products. The lab project will include layout, cutting and handling practices, attachment methods, alignment and various related installation methods. ### AP DL 728 — Drywall Applications - **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 skills to properly handle and install drywall used in specialized applications including fire resistance, sound control, and life safety. Layout, cutting, attachment procedures and productivity techniques will be discussed and practiced under jobsite conditions. Drywall finishing methods will be incorporated into the hands-on activity. ### AP DL 729 — Advanced Metal Framing - **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 Review of basic metal framing and detailed procedures for framing curved, serpentine, and elliptical non load bearing partitions. ### AP DL 730 — Air, Moisture & Thermal Barriers - **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 Building sealing products and installation techniques. ### AP DL 731 — Drywall Repair and Finishing - **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 Various types of wall patching and finish repairs. ### AP DL 732 — Light Gage Welding AWS (B) - **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 Light gage welding methods and techniques aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) welding processes, symbols, materials, and safety procedures. ### AP DL 739 — Door and Door Hardware - **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 C 739 Introduction to the selection and installation of proper hinge and door-closure hardware. Blueprints, finish schedules, and related safety and math will also be covered. ### AP DL 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 AC 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 DL 797 — Drywall/Lather 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 Drywall/Lather. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.