Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Identify the stair parts in various systems.

Learning Objective 2 – Describe the procedure for cutting and install- ing various stairway systems.

• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing open service stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing closed service stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing main stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing exterior wood stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing L- and U-shaped stairways.

Learning Objective 3 – Describe the procedure for cutting and install- ing various custom stairway systems.

• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing elliptical stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting and installing shop-built stairways.
• Describe the procedure for cutting an installing winder treads.

Learning Objective 4 – Identify the materials that can be used to build commercial stairways.

• Describe the procedure for constructing concrete stairways.
• Describe advantages of using prefabricated concrete-filled steel stairways.
• Explain the purpose of commercial stair-tread facing and nosing.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) –  Install open and closed service-stairway treads and risers.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2) – Install treads and risers on open, closed, and/or combination open/closed main stairways.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 2) – Miter a finished stringer and risers.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 2) – Install a return nosing.

Performance Task 5 (Learning Objective 2) – Install a post-to-post balustrade system.

Performance Task 6 (Learning Objective 3) – Lay out an elliptical stairway.