LADS 111 - Interior Systems Orientation

Credits 3
Safety on the worksite is the emphasis for this class - designed to be the first of 16 courses necessary for completion of the LADS (Lathing, Acoustical, & Drywall Systems) Apprenticeship Program. This course offers certifications & qualifications for: OSHA 10, UBC Scaffold User; First Aid/CPR/AED; and powder-actuated tool usage. In addition to basic hand & power tool usage and safety, the apprentice will be introduced to some of the basic skills and knowledge necessary for today’s industry. The expectations, challenges, and opportunities encountered by today’s craft apprentice are profiled and discussed. Careful attention is given to the development of efficient work habits and positive character traits leading to a successful completion of the program and career in the trade.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of an interior systems apprentice.
Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working in the shop or on a construction site.
Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
Successfully complete the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED and First Aid for the Community and the Workplace certification.
Successfully complete UBC Scaffold User training program intended for only those that perform work on scaffolds and do not erect scaffolds, nor are considered “competent inspectors”.
Successfully complete the Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (PATMI) training, certification, and safety awareness.
Successfully complete OSHA 10 training program.