Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA232   19964-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96
ABA232 19964-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Interior Finish Ceiling Systems
Interior finish of ceiling systems through sound control. Types of ceilings, required tools, blueprint reading and installation procedures. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA232   19964-20046 Interior Finish Ceiling Systems
1. List and define trade terms associated with ceiling installation. (I)
2. Identify and describe sound control and conditioning in acoustical ceiling systems. (II)
3. Demonstrate the use of hand, power and leveling tools used in the installation of ceiling systems. (II)
4. Read shop drawings, reflected ceiling plans and blueprints pertaining to ceiling layout. (III)
5. Describe appropriate installation preparation for an acoustical ceiling on a reinforced concrete ceiling. (IV)
6. Describe installation procedures for a "stuck up" acoustical ceiling. (V)
7. Describe procedures to install exposed grid, concealed zee bar, exposed zee bar, H and T and furring bar ceiling systems. (VI)
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ABA232   19964-20046 Interior Finish Ceiling Systems
    I. Trade terms
        A. Bond
        B. Ceiling break
        C. Centerline
        D. Channel
        E. Dry line
        F. Furring
        G. Hangers
        H. Kerf
        I. Layouts
        J. Plenum
        K. Soffit
        L. Other
      II. Acoustical ceilings
          A. Code of practice
          B. Sound control and conditioning
            1. spherical wave patterns
            2. frequency and pitch
            3. intensity and decibel levels
            4. interior and exterior sources
          C. Hand tools
            1. aviation snips
            2. bullsnips
            3. buttering tool;
            4. combination square
            5. chalk line
            6. vise grips
            7. tin knocker clamps
            8. dry line
            9. hack saw
            10. other
          D. Power tools
            1. band saw
            2. electric drill
            3. electric hammer
            4. pop rivet gun
            5. powder-actuated fasteners
            6. saber saw
          E. Ladders and scaffolds
          F. Leveling equipment
            1. level
            2. water level
            3. laser
        III. Blueprint reading
            A. Lines
              1. object
              2. hidden
              3. center
              4. dimension, extension and leader
              5. break
              6. reference
            B. Symbols
              1. material
              2. electrical
              3. heating and cooling
              4. blueprint scales
            C. Ceiling plans
              1. layout
              2. center location
              3. border size
              4. light fixture position
              5. air diffuser location
              6. return air grills
              7. sprinkler heads
              8. other
            D. Procedures
          IV. Installation preparation
              A. Humidity and temperatures
              B. Testing for moisture
              C. Job conditions
                1. electrical and mechanical work
                2. framing
                3. recessed, surface or suspended fixtures
                4. enclosures
                5. ventilation
                6. light source
                7. power source
                8. storage
                9. cleanliness
                10. other
            V. Installation of "Stuck Up" acoustical ceilings
                A. Tools
                B. Room layout
                C. Installing tile
                  1. adhesive
                  2. placement
                  3. leveling
                  4. border tile
                  5. irregularities
              VI. Suspended ceiling systems
                  A. Exposed grid
                    1. tools
                    2. materials
                    3. installation procedure
                    4. room layout
                    5. hanger installation
                    6. installation of main runner and cross runners
                    7. installation of ceiling boards
                  B. Concealed zee bar
                    1. tools
                    2. materials
                    3. installation procedure
                    4. irregularities
                  C. Exposed zee bar
                  D. Tile and cross tees
                  E. H and T
                    1. tools
                    2. materials
                    3. installation
                  F. Furring bar
                    1. tools
                    2. materials
                    3. installation
                  G. Replacing old ceilings
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