Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC236   19952-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ABC236 19952-20046 L+L 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Metal Studs and Drywall
Metal framing members, gypsum dry wall, ceiling products and installation procedures. Prerequisites: Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC236   19952-20046 Metal Studs and Drywall
1. List specific terms and definitions relating to metal studs and drywall systems. (I)
2. Describe the uses of metal studs and identify tools required for metal stud work. (II, III)
3. Describe the advantages and applications of metal framing. (IV)
4. Describe the advantages, specific types and applications of gypsum boards. (V)
5. Identify tools required for gypsum board and lath installation. (VI)
6. Install single-ply and multi-ply drywall. (VII)
7. Install gypsum and metal lath. (VIII)
8. Install suspension systems for suspended drywall ceilings. (IX)
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ABC236   19952-20046 Metal Studs and Drywall
    I. Terms and Definitions
        A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
        B. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
        C. Bearing
        D. Fire resistance
        E. Furring
        F. Header
        G. Joist
        H. Load
        I. Substrate
        J. Other
      II. Metal Stud Uses
          A. Headers/Lintels
          B. Corners
          C. Concrete floors/ceilings
          D. Load bearing header
          E. Long span header
          F. Lateral strapping
          G. Diagonal strapping
          H. Curtainwall framing
        III. Metal Stud Tools
            A. Metal cutting blade
            B. Cutting torch
            C. Channel stud shear
            D. Stud driver
            E. Magnetic hammer
            F. End cut nippers
            G. Metal snips
            H. Electric shear
            I. Fasteners
              1. Metal locks
              2. Screws
              3. Nails
              4. Adhesives
              5. Powder actuated
          IV. Metal Framing
              A. Advantages
                1. Noncombustibility
                2. Uniformity
                3. Lightness
                4. Freedom from rot and moisture
                5. Ease of construction
              B. Applications
                1. Light commercial
                2. Commercial
                3. Industrial
                4. Residential
            V. Gypsum Boards
                A. Advantages
                  1. Fire resistance
                  2. Sound insulation
                  3. Durability
                  4. Economy
                  5. Versatility
                B. Types
                  1. Regular
                  2. Type x
                  3. Water resilient
                  4. Predecorated
                  5. Backer board
                  6. Core board
                  7. Sheathing
                  8. Substrate
                  9. Form board
                  10. Base/lath
                C. Applications
                  1. Standard gypsum wallboard system
                  2. Single layer
                  3. Multi-ply
              VI. Gypsum and Lath Tools
                  A. Steel Rule
                  B. T-square
                  C. Utility knife
                  D. Hook-bill knife
                  E. Rasp
                  F. Circle cutter
                  G. Drywall saw
                  H. Utility saw
                  I. Light box cutter
                  J. Gypsum board lifter
                  K. Drywall hammer
                  L. Screw gun
                  M. Zip router
                VII. Installation of Gypsum Board
                    A. Attachment procedures
                      1. Nails
                      2. Screws
                      3. Staples
                      4. Adhesives
                    B. Single construction
                    C. Multi-ply construction
                    D. Supporting construction
                      1. Framing
                      2. Furring
                      3. Studs
                      4. Joists
                    E. Finishing procedures
                      1. Taping
                      2. Feathering
                      3. Texturing
                  VIII. Installation of Gypsum and Metal Lath
                      A. Gypsum lath
                        1. Preparation
                        2. Reinforcing base
                        3. Installation
                      B. Metal lath
                        1. Diamond lath
                        2. Flat-rib lath
                        3. Rib lath
                      C. Fastening methods
                        1. Screws
                        2. Clips
                    IX. Suspended Drywall Ceiling
                        A. Drywall furring ceiling system
                        B. Furring bar system
                        C. Installation
                          1. Basic procedure
                          2. Total height of material
                          3. Splicing channels
                          4. Common level of joists
                          5. Attaching members
                          6. Bar splice
                          7. Nails and screws
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