Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Metal Stud Framing & Drywall Basics

 Title Abbreviation:   METAL STUD FRAME/DRYWALL

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    46

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Focuses on the standard practices and procedures for the procurement and installation of light-gauge metal-stud framing, standard gypsum wallboard, and basic suspended acoustical ceilings.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Correctly identify the material, tools, and fasteners used for the installation of metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
  2. Understand and describe proper techniques and methods for delivery, handling & storage of materials.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to properly layout, measure, cut, and install metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
  4. Demonstrate proper layout & measuring techniques to cut & install a radius wall.
  5. Demonstrate the correct industry-approved methods used for the application of drywall for radius walls, angled cuts, and multiple penetrations.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Material, tools, and fasteners used for the installation of metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
  2. Proper techniques and methods for delivery, handling & storage of materials.
  3. Properly layout, measure, cut, and install metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
  4. Proper layout & measuring techniques to cut & install a radius wall.
  5. Correct industry-approved methods used for the application of drywall for radius walls, angled cuts, and multiple penetrations.