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Building & Construction

Drywall / Painting / Finishing

4–6 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Hangingtapingtexturecoatingssurface prepspray systems

Course & assessment plan

10 courses · 900 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
NCCER DrywallIndustry certificationNational Center for Construction Education and Research
NCCER PaintingIndustry certificationNational Center for Construction Education and Research
OSHA 10Industry certificationU.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Envelope & Finish: Drywall / Painting / Finishing → Roofing → Carpentry → Masonry → Home & Building Inspection

In the Museum of VoTech

NCCER DrywallNCCER Painting

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