Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Drywall / Painting / Finishing
4–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, hazard communication, and OSHA regulationstrade mathematics and measurementprofessional communication and career readinessdrywall hanging techniques including layout, cutting, and fasteningtaping and finishing coats including embedding tape and feathering jointstexture application methods and patternsinterior and exterior coatings selection and applicationsurface preparation including cleaning, patching, priming, and sandingspray system setup, operation, and maintenancehands-on capstone project integrating all trade skillsexternship and supervised worksite placementcertification exam preparation for NCCER Drywall, NCCER Painting, and OSHA 10
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,385 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NCCER Drywall | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| NCCER Painting | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Envelope & Finish: Drywall / Painting / Finishing → Roofing → Carpentry → Masonry → Home & Building Inspection
