Classes in drlt

DRLT 200 Introduction to the Trade 2.0 units
Description: This course is an introduction to drywall/lathing apprenticeship, state and federal apprenticeship laws, apprenticeship record keeping, apprentice evaluation procedures, general safety, work ethic, sexual harassment issues, and basic tools of the trade.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. identify and avoid unsafe conditions and unsafe acts, and observe safety laws and regulations.
2. Demonstrate proper procedures in administering first aid and CPR


DRLT 202 Basic Applications 1.5 units
Description: This course is an introduction to basic gypsum wall covering and ceiling applications. Topics include knot recognition and application to rigging on construction job-sites.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify different wall coverings
2. Demonstrate basic gypsum wallboard coverings


DRLT 205 Mathematics Review 2.0 units
Description: This course covers mathematics applications to drywall and lathing trades with specific focus on mathematical processes related to construction. Basic topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimal fractions, ratios, proportions, percentages, areas and volumes. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions used on construction projects.
2. calculate perimeter measurements, arc measurements, volume measurements, and weights.


DRLT 210 Residential Metal Stud Framing 1.5 units
Description: This course covers basic residential metal framing. It includes framing of floors, walls, doors, windows, roofs, trusses and stairs. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will know the theory and principles of advanced fire control.
2. Students will be able to use the instruments for layout and leveling such as a laser, water level and transit.


DRLT 212 Doors, Frames, Hardware and Windows 1.5 units
Description: This course covers doors, windows, door and window framing, and exterior wall covering systems. Topics include an introduction to blueprints and building codes. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The students in this class will recognize all different types of door frames and install these frames correctly.
2. Student will identify and install door and window frames


DRLT 220 Blueprint Reading I 1.5 units
Description: This course covers job specifications, blueprint structure and basic blueprint reading and interpretation. Topics include an introduction to construction drawings and sketching. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. identify the symbols and terms used in floor, elevation, and detail plans
2. interpret technical information given on schedules and specifications


DRLT 221 Blueprint Reading II 1.5 units
Description: This course is a continuation of Blueprint Reading I (DRLT 200). Topics include interpretation, problem solving, correlating specifications, prints, addenda, notes, sections and mathematics used with blueprints. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. identify the symbols and terms used in floor, elevation, and detail plans
2. interpret technical information given on schedules and specifications


DRLT 222 Applied Blueprint Technology 1.5 units
Description: This course is a continuation of Blueprint Reading II (DRLT 221). Topics include take-offs, material estimates, material requisition, job costs and layout from blueprints. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify procedure for blueprint take-offs
2. Estimate the quantity of material needed to construct requested parts of the building


DRLT 230 Welding Heavy Gauge 1.5 units
Description: This course covers welding and welding concepts for construction job sites. Topics include welding safety, basic welding terms, definitions, positions, and cutting operations. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain basic theory in safety and welding techniques used for each welding process
2. Demonstrate proper setup and operation of arc welding equipment


DRLT 231 Welding Light Gauge 1.5 units
Description: This course is a continuation of Welding I (DRLT 230). Topics include welding safety, concepts, process, symbols, and certification performance. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain basic theory in safety and welding techniques used for each welding process
2. Identify welding polarities and related symbols


DRLT 240 Commercial Framing Systems and Fire Control 1.5 units
Description: This course covers safety, principles, theory, and application of advanced fire control systems. Topics include principles and applications of partitions and metal framing. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Interpret the theory and principles of advanced fire control systems
2. Layout and install different metal stud partitions used as fire control systems


DRLT 242 Exterior Systems and Trims 1.5 units
Description: This course covers safety, principles, and application of exterior wall framing, coverings, and trims. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the principles of exterior wall framing
2. Measure, cut and assemble exterior wall coverings for commercial and residential lathing systems.


DRLT 250 Interior Metal Lath Systems 1.5 units
Description: This course covers materials, principles, theory, and application of lath and plaster interior hollow walls and partitions. Topics include principles, and application of sound control systems and an introduction to mathematics and layout for building arches. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Interpret and apply the theory, materials, and principles of sound control systems
2. Interpret and apply the theory, materials, and principles of lath and plaster hollow and pre-fabricated walls


DRLT 260 Shaft Protection and Ceiling Systems 1.5 units
Description: This course covers safety, materials, principles, theory, and installation of ceiling systems, demountable partitions, and shaft systems. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Interpret and apply the theory, materials, and principles of ceiling systems
2. Interpret and apply the theory, materials, and principles of shaft systems


DRLT 262 Arches, Furring and Advance Systems 1.5 units
Description: This course covers safety, materials, principles, theory, and installation of furring, arch systems, and fire retardant materials. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Interpret and apply the theory, materials and principles of arch systems.
2. Build arch systems to given specifications


DRLT 270 Advanced Construction Techniques 1.5 units
Description: This course covers safety, materials, principles and theory of advanced construction techniques. Topics include following written and verbal directions, construction directly from blueprints, and research techniques. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Interpret blueprint information and apply it to construction projects
2. Install advanced lathing and drywall systems


DRLT 290 Occupational Work Experience/Drywall-Lathing 1.0 units
Description: Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per title 5 section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major. PREREQUISITE: DRLT 200.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will increase job skills in at least one of the following transferable skill sets: Communication, Research and Planning, Human Relations, Organization, Management and Leadership, Work Survival