Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 • Identify the components of a wall system.

• a. Identify methods used to construct corner posts.
• b. Describe how to frame partition intersections.
• c. Explain the purpose of headers and describe how they are constructed.
• d. Describe how metal-framed walls are constructed.

Learning Objective 2 • Describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops.

• a. Describe how to properly lay out a wood frame wall.
• b. Explain how to lay out wall openings.

Learning Objective 3 • Describe the correct procedure to assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building.

• a. List the steps involved in assembling a wall.
• b. Identify where fire stops are to be installed and explain how they are installed.
• c. List the four steps involved in erecting a wall.

Learning Objective 4 • Describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction.

Learning Objective 5 • Describe the correct procedure to estimate the materials required to frame walls.

• Explain how to estimate the amount of lumber required for soleplates and top plates.
• Describe how to estimate the number of studs required.
• Explain how to calculate the amount of material needed for a header.
• Describe how to estimate the amount of diagonal bracing required.

Learning Objective 6 • Identify alternative wall systems.

• Describe how concrete walls are constructed.
• Explain the difference between standard interior wall systems and alternative interior wall systems.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) • Lay out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 3) • Assemble and erect a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 3) • Correctly install sheathing on a wall.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 5) • Estimate the materials required to frame walls.