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!

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• Union Certification Class

• Blueprint 101

• Finishers 101

• Framing 101

 

Thank you to our corporate staff for organizing the event, and a special thank you to Kristen DeLoera for making sure everything went smoothly.