Lather or Lathing Specialist (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityNear VisionGross Body EquilibriumOral ExpressionVisualizationFinger DexterityStatic Strength

Tasks

Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or ma
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures,
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareAccounting softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adhesive gunsAir compressorsAutomatic taping toolsBox beam levelsBullnose trowelsCaulking gunsChalk linesChop sawsCircle cuttersCorner knivesCrowhead hammersDrywall T-squaresDrywall hammersDrywall hatchetsDrywall jacks

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2081.00	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	title_inference	$58,140 median$101,380 top	+4.17%	430

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Blueprints and specification sheets — interpret independently to determine installation sequences, material quantities, and tool requirements on routine residential remodel projects.
Tape measures, squares, and marking devices — apply with consistent accuracy to lay out multiple wall and ceiling surfaces according to drawing dimensions on a mid-size commercial job.
Drywall panels and adhesives — select appropriate fastening method and secure wallboard to both wood and metal stud frameworks with minimal oversight on interior finish projects.
Cutting tools and templates — use to measure and cut precise openings for plumbing fixtures, vents, and windows in panels across varied wall configurations on active job sites.
Metal framing and decorative trim — assemble and install around windows, doorways, and vent openings to specification tolerances without direct supervision on standard commercial builds.
Circular saws and metal snips — cut framing and trim materials to required dimensions efficiently and safely while adapting to varying material gauges on multi-room renovation projects.
Spirit levels and water levels — inspect and document plumbness and levelness of furrings and masonry substrates, reporting discrepancies to a foreman before panel installation proceeds.
Ceiling grid frameworks — install and align metal grid systems and insert cut border tiles accurately to finish standards on routine office or retail tenant improvement projects.
Critical thinking skills — evaluate installation problems such as out-of-square rooms or substrate irregularities and apply practical corrective adjustments within familiar job conditions.
Project material lists — calculate panel and trim quantities from drawings and coordinate material staging to support continuous crew productivity on scheduled residential or commercial jobs.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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