Contrast rated drywall assemblies with non-rated drywall assemblies, including fire protection and sound conductivity.
Describe how fire-rated interior and exterior walls are constructed.
Explain procedures for multi-ply drywall applications.
Complete a material takeoff for drywall installation in a given scenario.
Interior Trim
Identify types of standard moldings and materials, including base, wall, ceiling, window, and door trim.
Explain how to install different types of moldings and trim.
Estimate the quantities of different trim materials required for selected rooms.
Basic Stair Layout
Describe the types of stairways and their components.
Compare and contrast residential and commercial stairways.
Describe the procedure used to determine the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads required for a stairway.
Describe the procedure to lay out and cut stringers, risers, and treads.
Calculate the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads required for a given stairway.
Lay out and cut a stringer.
Cabinet Construction
Identify and describe the types of wood commonly used to construct cabinets, including solid wood, plywood, and particleboard.
Describe joints and other construction features of cabinet components and their related hardware and fasteners.
Describe how to assemble, sand, and finish cabinets.
Describe how to make joints commonly used by cabinetmakers.
Describe how to build a cabinet from a set of drawings.
Cabinet Installation
Describe the different types of cabinets, components, and hardware and their purposes.
Explain how to lay out and install a basic set of cabinets.
Lay out and identify various types of base and wall units following given plans and specifications.
Construction Framing
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Floor Systems
Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine floor system requirements.
Describe floor system components and their functions.
