{ "college": "santiago-canyon-college", "edition": "2025-2026", "code": "ACPL", "name": "Apprenticeship: Carpentry Plastering", "sourceUrl": "https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/courses", "courses": [ { "code": "ACPL 023", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "023", "title": "Tool/Equipment Applications", "prerequisite": "ACA 071A (Orientation); ACA 071B (Safety and Health Certifications)", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course promotes hand/power tool and equipment skill development for various interior systems construction applications. Aerial lift safety and operating procedures, and scaffold building will also be covered. Upon successful completion, students will be issued the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Aerial Lift and Scaffold Erector-Welded Frame Qualification Cards. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 025", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "025", "title": "Basic Plastering", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course covers common terms, safety procedures, building codes, and basic plastering production practices. Students will compare and use lath and plastering products for installation projects. Finish levels and hand tool manipulation will be covered with an emphasis on proper hawk and trowel techniques. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 026", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "026", "title": "Exterior Plastering", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to provide the students with the methods, procedures, and practices used in Exterior Plastering. Special attention will be given to Portland Cement Plaster. Mixing and proportions, curing rates, and quality workmanship will be included. Students will enhance their plastering application and tool manipulation skills with guided practice in the scratch coat, brown coat, and a variety of finish coats. Training will conclude with inspection criteria for evaluating coat levels. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 027", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "027", "title": "Dot and Screed Techniques", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to teach the apprentice the importance of plumb and square projects. The students will use 3-4-5 or center line methods to square the project, establish control lines and wall finish lines. The plumbing of the project will be learned through the dotting and screeding portion of instruction. The student will brown up and finish a project using methods of application previously covered. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 028", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "028", "title": "Interior Plastering", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to introduce the student to modern gypsum interior plastering. They will learn the most widely used systems today. Proper methods of application, proper proportioning and mixing, and good workmanship will be stressed in this course. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 029", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "029", "title": "Tender and Plastering Equipment", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course covers the terminology, components, and operating procedures for plastering equipment and machinery. Machine maintenance, safety, troubleshooting procedures, limits of operation, and communication practices will be covered. Students will inspect and properly set up and clean a plastering pump. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 030", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "030", "title": "Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course will teach the basic working knowledge and technical skills needed to successfully install Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) to meet industry specifications and standards. Introduction to the proper usage of products and materials will be discussed and used. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 031", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "031", "title": "Ornamental Plastering", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides practical experience using applied geometry for plastering ornamental designs. Students will use the plastering skills presented to create molds and complete an ornamental installation to print specifications. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 032", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "032", "title": "Plastering Equipment Application", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course identifies the materials, application methods, and techniques for operating a plaster pump. Students will complete a three-coat work application to industry standards. An emphasis will be placed on proper pump set-up, washout, and maintenance. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "ACPL 033", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "033", "title": "Finish Applications", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course covers the coating techniques for various types of finishing materials used in the plastering industry. Students will review construction drawings and specifications to identify finish materials and surface placement. Instruction will include mixing proportions, consistency, additives, and application procedures. The techniques for cement-based, acrylic and specialty materials will be the focus of the class. Students will coat multiple surfaces using the correct material and finish details on project prints. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/santiago-canyon-college/schedule/summer-2026/acpl/#acpl-033", "subject": "ACPL" } ] }, { "code": "ACPL 034", "subject": "ACPL", "number": "034", "title": "Theme Plastering", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to encourage the development of artistic skills and the ability to plan and execute the plastered imitation of natural rock formations. Students will study irregular surfaces, cracks, and color variations of real rock formations to aid the creative process. Students will employ specialty tooling and material techniques to replicate live like rock features. Painting, highlighting, and carving skills will be explored and utilized to complete assignments. Open Entry/Open Exit.", "notes": [ "Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured apprentice" ], "offered": [] } ] }