Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
SUN207 19972-20046	LEC	1.50 Credit(s)	1.50 Period(s)
Metal Studs and Drywall
Installation of metal framing members and gypsum dry wall. Gypsum ceiling products 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:
SUN207   19972-20046	Metal Studs and Drywall

1.	List specific terms and definitions relating to metal studs and drywall systems. (I)
2.	Describe the use of metal studs and identify tools required for metal stud work. (II)
3.	Describe the advantages and applications of metal framing. (III)
4.	Describe installation procedures for suspension systems for suspended drywall ceilings. (IV)
5.	Describe the advantages, specific types and applications of gypsum boards. (V)
6.	Identify tools required for gypsum board and lath installation. (VI)
7.	Describe installation procedures for single-ply and multi-ply drywall. (VII)
8.	Describe installation procedures for gypsum and metal lath. (VIII)
9.	Demonstrate how to take off materials from a shop drawing and prepare a material list. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
SUN207   19972-20046	Metal Studs and Drywall

I. Terms and Definitions A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) C. Building Officials Conference of America (BOCA) D. Fire hazard classification E. Fire resistance F. Fire stop G. Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCC) H. Spandrel wall I. Transmission loss J. Other II. Metal Studs A. Uses 1. Headers/lintels 2. Corners 3. Concrete floors/ceilings 4. Load bearing header 5. Long span header 6. Lateral strapping 7. Diagonal strapping 8. Curtainwall framing B. Tools 1. Stud driver 2. Magnetic hammer 3. End cut nippers 4. Metal snips 5. Channel stud shear 6. Electric shear 7. Metal lock fasteners 8. Metal cutting blade C. Fasteners 1. Metal locks 2. Screws 3. Nails 4. Adhesives III. Metal Framing A. Advantages 1. Noncombustibility 2. Uniformity 3. Light weight 4. Freedom from rot and moisture 5. Ease of construction B. Applications 1. Light commercial 2. Commercial 3. Industrial 4. Residential IV. Suspended Drywall Ceilings A. Preparation 1. Scaffolding 2. Bench marks 3. Ceiling height 4. Wall molding 5. Squaring the room B. Installation 1. Room layout 2. Hanger inserts 3. Hanger wire 4. Main runners 5. Cross runners 6. Placing ceiling boards 7. Cutting 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 resistant 4. Predecorated 5. Backer board 6. Core board 7. Sheathing 8. Substrate 9. Form board 10. Base/lath VI. Gypsum Board 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. Job site preparation B. Cutting and fitting C. Attachments and fasteners 1. Nails 2. Screws 3. Staples D. Masonry and concrete walls 1. Nails 2. Screws 3. Adhesives E. Multi-ply application 1. Base-ply attachment 2. Face-ply attachment 3. Adhesives F. Self Supporting Gypsum Partitions 1. Semi-solid 2. Solid G. Metal and casings H. Joint and fastener treatment 1. Products 2. Procedures VIII. Installation of Gypsum and Metal Lath A. Gypsum lath 1. Plain 2. Perforated 3. Foil backed 4. Radiant B. Installation 1. Staggered joints 2. Staple gun C. Metal lath 1. Diamond 2. Rib 3. Flat rib D. Installation 1. Screws 2. Clips IX. Material Take Offs A. Measurements B. Specifications C. Quantities D. Material list

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