(Total Level Hours: 145)
45201-08 Commercial Drawings (25 Hours)
Builds upon the information presented in the Introduction to Blueprints module in Core Curriculum. Covers the techniques for reading and using architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
45202-08 Steel Framing (50 Hours)
Describes the types and grades of steel framing and provides instructions for selecting and installing steel framing for interior walls, exterior nonbearing walls, and partitions. Includes coverage of engineered framing systems.
45203-08 Acoustical Ceilings (20 Hours)
Covers the materials, layout, and installation procedures for many types of suspended ceilings used in commercial construction, as well as ceiling tiles, drywall suspension systems, and pan-type ceilings.
45204-08 Interior Specialties (15 Hours)
Covers the composition and use of various specialty interior finishing products, such as vinyl- and fabric-covered panels, wood wall and ceiling panels, and glass fiber-reinforced gypsum (GFRG) panels.
45205-08 Exterior Cladding (20 hours)
Covers a variety of specialized exterior finish products, including EIFS, stucco, synthetic veneer stone, panelized cladding, and glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels.
45206-08 Specialty Finishes (15 Hours)
Covers the materials, tools, and application methods used for specialized interior finishes, such as sand, marble, clay, and Venetian plaster.
