Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Metal Framing Basics 1

 Title Abbreviation:   METAL FRAMING BASICS 1

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    92

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.75

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Gives the carpenter a basic understanding of light-gauge metal stud framing. The carpenter will gain the basic skillset required for metal stud framing and layout through active participation in class discussion and shop time with hands on framing projects.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 11

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Recognize and identify various components, materials, tools and fasteners used in the installation of metal framing.
  2. Understand the relation between gypsum wall board and metal stud framing and how they work together.
  3. Learn the proper techniques and methods of layout and safely cutting and handling metal components.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to layout, measure, cut and install metal framing.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Various components, materials, tools and fasteners used in the installation of metal framing.
  2. The relation between gypsum wall board and metal stud framing and how they work together.
  3. Proper techniques and methods of layout and safely cutting and handling metal components.
  4. How to layout, measure, cut and install metal framing.