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Certificate
Drywall Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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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.
Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during drywall and interior construction operationsApply construction math skills to support measurements layout and material calculationsSelect and use power tools for drywall and interior construction applicationsIdentify and apply construction materials and methods relevant to interior and exterior finishing workApply thermal and moisture protection materials and systems during constructionInstall drywall including layout cutting fastening and assembly to framing systemsApply drywall finishing including taping mudding and sanding to achieve specified surface qualityRead and interpret commercial drawings to support interior construction installationsInstall steel framing including layout assembly and attachment for interior wall and ceiling systemsInstall acoustical ceilings including grid systems and tile placementInstall interior specialties including access panels and other specialty interior componentsInstall exterior cladding systems including layout fastening and finishing