Program: Plasterer, CA - College of Southern Nevada

2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

Jun 02, 2025

CODE: PLA-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 31 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Plasterers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Plasterer Apprentice Certificate of Achievement if they are affected by the retroactive six-year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Plasterer with the Plasterers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: PLA 141B and PLA 142B
Human Relations: PLA 111B, PLA 112B, PLA 142B, PLA 201B, PLA 202B, and PLA 251B

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable plasterer tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of plastering work.
Comprehend the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in tile plastering installations.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 28

^{Any PLA, journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above PLA apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

PLA 111B - Plasterers Apprentice I
and PLA 112B - Plasterers Apprentice IB
and PLA 141B - Plasterers Apprentice II
and PLA 142B - Plasterers Apprentice IIB
and PLA 201B - Plasterers Apprentice III
and PLA 202B - Plasterers Apprentice IIIB
and PLA 251B - Plasterers Apprentice IV
and PLA 252B - Plasterers Apprentice IVB