Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training
Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.
1. Trade Name
The official Red Seal name for this trade is Drywall Finisher and Plasterer.
2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship
The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is one (1).
3. Total Training Hours
The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.
4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number.
Level 1 |
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Safety-Related Functions
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Tools and Equipment
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Common Work Practices and Procedures
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Communication and Mentoring
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Prepares for Taping
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Tapes Drywall
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Finishes Drywall
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Troubleshooting
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Repairs Taped Drywall Surfaces
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Repairs Plastered Surfaces and Restores Textured Surfaces and Mouldings
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