Oregon Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship License

The Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship License allows you to do the following work:

• Performing different tasks on:
  • Interior building surfaces
  • Exterior building surfaces
• Commercial building installations:
  • Metal framing
  • Wall partitions
  • Acoustical ceilings
  • Office furniture systems
  • Raised floors for computers

Insulators use various rolling and rigid thermal and acoustic insulation techniques. Metal stud and drywall specialists use metal studs (not wood) in commercial high-rise construction.

How to Get the Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship License in Oregon?

Before applying, note that, first, previous experience with physical and volunteer work, punctuality, and consistent work history are all taken into account during the application process. If you don't have previous experience in the Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship field, consider applying for a pre-apprenticeship program. Second, having a criminal record is not a work impediment.

1. Meet the following basic requirements:
   • Be at least 18 years of age
   • High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; refer to the list of apprenticeship trades to determine if a High School Diploma is needed
   • Possess certain physical skills depending on the type of work to be carried out
   • Have no issue with transportation to local or out-of-town areas and job sites
2. Choose between the available programs for the Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship, making sure that applications are being accepted:
   • Pacific NW Carpenters JATC
   • Southern Oregon JATC
   • Oregon Carpenters JATC
3. Submit your application through the official program website:
   • Pacific NW Carpenters JATC
   • Southern Oregon JATC
   • Oregon Carpenters JATC
4. Present an interview and take the corresponding exams for the chosen program