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BCT 3010 - Interior Systems


Clock Hours: 180

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: BCT 1011 -Safety

Course Description:
The goal of this course is to train students how to install various types of interior systems related to the construction industry, with the objective of preparing students for entrance into the workforce.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Thermal and Moisture Protection

  1. Describe the safety and health hazards when working with insulation.
  2. Describe the various types of insulation and their characteristics.
  3. Describe the various installation methods for insulation.
  4. Identify the requirements for moisture control, waterproofing, and ventilation, and describe the related installation methods.
  5. Describe the estimating procedure for thermal and moisture projects.
  6. Install blanket insulation in a wall.
  7. Install a vapor barrier on a wall.

Interior Wall Coverings

  1. Estimate Different types Interior Wall Coverings.
  2. Install Interior Wall Coverings.
  3. Interior Wall Finish.
  4. Finish Interior Wall Coverings.
  5. Identify components of a drywall assembly.
  6. Identify drywall fasteners and list their uses.
  7. Describe the installation of drywall.
  8. Describe the purpose of a finish schedule.
  9. List the tools used for drywall application.
  10. Identify methods of sound-isolation construction.
  11. Describe the procedure for drywall construction.
  12. Contrast rated assemblies to nonrated assemblies.
  13. Describe single-ply drywall application.
  14. Identify ow to calculate a quantity takeoff for proper drywall installation.
  15. Select the type and thickness of drywall required for an installation.
  16. Install gypsum drywall panels on a stud wall and a ceiling using any or all of the following:  Nails, Screws, and Adhesives
  17. Estimate material quantities for an installation.

Interior Wall Finish

  1. Identify the different materials for proper drywall finishing.
  2. Describe how to select the proper trim.
  3. Describe the purposes of tapes, compounds, coatings, and sanding materials.
  4. Identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing.
  5. Identify the automatic tools used in drywalling finishing.
  6. Identify ideal site conditions for drywall finishing.
  7. Describe the process for finishing drywall.
  8. Describe the hand-finishing procedures involved in drywall finishing.
  9. Describe the automatic taping and finishing procedures involved in drywall finishing.
  10. Identify common joint problems when finishing drywall.
  11. Identify common compound problems when finishing drywall.
  12. Identify common fastener problems when finishing drywall.
  13. Identify common problems when finishing drywall.
  14. Explain how to estimate the proper amount of drywall finishing materials.
  15. Properly apply a corner bead, tape, and finish to a drywall panel.
  16. Patch damaged drywall.