Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Identify components of a drywall assembly.
- List the types of gypsum products.
- Identify drywall fasteners and list their uses.
- Identify drywall accessories and state their applications.
Learning Objective 2 – Describe the installation of drywall.
- Describe the purpose of a finish schedule.
- List the tools used for drywall application.
- Identify methods of sound-isolation construction.
- Describe the procedure for drywall construction.
- List special applications for drywall.
Learning Objective 3 – Contrast rated assemblies to nonrated assemblies.
- Describe single-ply drywall application.
- Describe how fire-rated walls are constructed.
- List multi-ply drywall applications.
- Describe how to prioritize walls.
Learning Objective 4 – Identify how to calculate a quantity takeoff for proper drywall installation.
- Explain how to perform a material takeoff for drywall.
- Explain how to perform a material takeoff for drywall fasteners.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) – Select the type and thickness of drywall required for an installation.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2) – Install gypsum drywall panels on a stud wall and a ceiling using any or all of the following fastening systems:
- Nails
- Screws
- Adhesives
Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 4) – Estimate material quantities for an installation.
