Solid Surface Materials Installation Certification

This UBC Certification course trains our members in the residential and commercial application of this emerging,high-tech, acrylic/polyester based sheet product:industry code name- Solid Surface Material This new material is used as countertops,window sills,and in a variety of other applications required in the modern residential and commercial construction industries. Classroom instruction includes technical information on the properties of solid surface materials along with state-of-the-art equipment and adhesive needed to bond the material to create “seamless ”constructions. All students will participate in hands-on training,including the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools,procedures for preparing casework,installation techniques for extremely inconspicuous field seams,the application of abrasives for a variety of specified finishes, and approaches to the final fitting.Techniques for making inconspicuous repairs (ie.warranty work)will also be practiced. At the successful completion of the course,each participant will receive a laminated,wallet-sized photo ID card*,verifying status as a UBC “certified installer ”of specific solid surface products. For the sake of quality of instruction,the enrollment of this class will be limited to 12. (*Note: This certification card qualifies you to install but not to purchase these materials).

Course Length	16 Hours
Designed For Craft	Carpenters
Pre-Requisites	No pre-requisites required at this time
Upon Completion	You will be issued a UBC ID card qualifying you as a UBC Certified Installer; with product certifications including, but not limited to: Corian,
Certificate Type	This is a certification issued by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
Certificate Expires	Two (2) years from date of course completion
Refresher Requirement	Before the certificate expires, an eight (8) hour refresher class is required to maintain active status.