Drywall 101 Class for all Sharpe Apprentices

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Sharpe Interior Systems, Inc. held the first of many “101 Classes” scheduled for the year. The “Drywall 101 / Top Out Class” was held at the Sharpe corporate office and classes were open to all Apprentices Stage 1 through 5. The event included a classroom-style setting with a full-scale mock-up that provided real-time hands on experience. The class also consisted of various educational topics including a complete review of the Sharpe Interior Systems, Inc. Drywall 101 specification sheet. A hosted breakfast, and “cash for gas” was provided to those who attended.

Educational Topics included:

- Perry set-up and maintenance
- Board cart safety, maintenance and loading
- Power actuated tools; cleaning, safety and storage
- Material identification; (screw identification, gauges of studs and types, basic cutting, and material handling)
- Drywall screwing techniques and hanging methods
- Production tips, proactive thinking, production tracking methods
- Topping Out production tips

Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you at our other upcoming events!

- Union Certification Class
- Blueprint 101
- Finishers 101
- Framing 101