CNST A154: Drywall &Taping
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Top Code | 095280 - Drywall and Insulation |
| Units | 2 Total Units |
| Hours | 72 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18; Lab Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
The study of various aspects of interior drywall, including layout and installation of drywall, cornerbead and bullnose trim. Students will learn how to estimate drywall projects. They will tape the interior of a house using hand tools. Students will be introduced to professional tools such as bazooka™s, 7 & 12 inch boxes, corner angles and corner finishers, mud runners and hand tools, texture application using a 10 gallon texture sprayer and smaller hoppers. Students will apply several different textures such as knockdown, orange peel, splatter and roller finish. Patch and drywall repair to match existing finishes. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Determine the proper drywall materials needed to complete an installation and to estimate the proper equipment and labor necessary to do any job.
- Apply the skills needed to complete the entire drywall process of installation.
Course Objectives
- 1. complete a drywall estimate
- 2. Identify the various types of drywall and their purpose.
- 3. Demonstrate how to install drywall using current industry tools.
- 4. Demonstrate the skills to patch and repair drywall.
- 5. Install all the metal or plastic trims materials.
- 6. Apply the skills to finish tape an entire house
- 7. Apply the skill to use different types of finishing tools.
- 8. Identify the types of scaffolding used in drywall and taping
- 9. Properly use equipment for spray texturing different patterns on drywall.
- 10. Determine when a house is ready for paint
Lecture Content
Orientation to lab classroom equipment Safety procedures for all work in the lab Identify drywall tools and materials Produce an estimate Stock drywall into house Assign work stations Install drywall as per code Continue installing drywall Discuss various metal and plastic trims Install trim Continue installing trim Discuss various taping tools Tape embedment Continue tape embedment Demonstrate Application of first skim coat Apply second skim coat Discuss texture equipment Start wall texture Demonstrate how to do small Patch and repairs Cut 3 different types of patches Spray texture to match existing Final Exam, demo and clean up
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture, demonstrations, cooperative learning groups, and lab assignments.
Reading Assignments
Students will read about two hours per week from the assigned textbook.
Writing Assignments
Written assignments regarding lab competency of trade techniques - to be completed primarily in lab.
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will have approximately 2 hours per week outside of class on assigned reading; all other assignments are completed in the lab.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Students will be given various types of written tests for their evaluation in this course during this semester. These will include identification, multiple choices, fill-in the blank and mathematical calculation. Students will be required to due lab assignments. Students will be required to participate in class discussions and presentations
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Homework assignments and lab competency of trade techniques.
Eligible Disciplines
Construction technology: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Ferguson, R. Myron. Drywall: Hanging and Taping: Professional Techniques for Great Results, 4th ed. Taunton Press, 2012 Rationale: -