CON3030 Wall & Ceiling Finishing

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students develop basic knowledge and skills to insulate, install and finish an interior wall/ceiling surface.
Prerequisite: CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
Parameters: Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in carpentry.
Supporting courses: CON1070: Building Construction CON2035: Framing Systems – Floor CON2045: Framing Systems – Wall

Outcomes The student will:

1 describe the procedures related to the installation of insulation and vapour barrier to an exterior wall and ceiling
- 1.1 list and describe the types of wall and ceiling insulation and soundproofing materials
- 1.2 identify the building codes that relate to the installation of insulation, vapour barrier and drywall
2 identify and describe the health hazards and safety precautions associated with the use of insulating, drywalling and finishing materials
3 prepare, apply and finish a wall and ceiling surface
- 3.1 estimate the amount and type of drywall, insulation, vapour barrier, paint and decorating supplies required to install and finish a wall or ceiling surface
- 3.2 describe the different types of drywall and conditions of use
- 3.3 identify and describe the different types of tapes, corner beads, adhesives and fastening devices used with gypsum board
- 3.4 describe methods of cutting, attaching, taping, filling, sanding and texturing a gypsum board
- 3.5 check alignment of studs and identify starting points
- 3.6 mark stud locations on floor and ceiling
- 3.7 install metal protectors for wiring and plumbing, where necessary
- 3.8 identify and locate appropriate personal protective equipment, and describe the working conditions and skills required of a drywall mechanic and/or painter/decorator
- 3.9 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
  - 3.9.1 install insulation, vapour barrier and gypsum board
  - 3.9.2 tape, fill, sand, texture and paint, as required
  - 3.9.3 repair a gypsum board surface
  - 3.9.4 seal, paint and/or apply a wall covering
- 3.10 describe methods of making repairs to small and large holes in a drywall surface
- 3.11 identify the materials used to paint and decorate a wall surface
- 3.12 research common methods used to apply paint to a surface; e.g., brush, roller, spray
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals