Award in Preparation and Installation of Flat Gypsum Boards

€730.00

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MG2I-C0272

MQF Level

Credits

Duration

Schedule

Sat

Time

08:00 - 12:00

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face 100%

Description

Unit Content

1.Identify various types of gypsum boards, finishing materials, fasteners and adhesives for a given task

Gypsum boards: Gypsum backing boards and core boards, Exterior Gypsum , Soffit board, gypsum ceiling board, type X gypsum board, water resistant gypsum board;

drying type joint compound; setting type joint compound, skim coat, dry wall primer, joint tape, paper tape, fibreglass tape;

variety of metal furring;

nails and screws

2.Define the recommended five levels of finish established and agreed by the sector organisations

Unfinished level – level zero;

Level 1 – with all joints and interior angles taped;

Level 2 – all joints and interior angles taped and with a coat of compound applied;

Level 3 – as in level two with an additional coat;

Level 4 – as in level 2 with two additional coat;

level 5 – with a thin skim finish coat applied to the entire surface;

3.Follow health and safety practices to control job site contaminants and housekeeping

Protection of porous building materials from moisture;

the use of vacumns;

wetting agents to suppress dust;

measures to control volatile organic compounds;

importance of continuous ventilation

4.Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions indicating specific applications

The surface layer of interior walls;

a base for ceramic, plastic and metal tiles;

exterior sheating and soffits;

elevator and other shaft enclosures;

area separation fire walls between occupancies;

fire resistant layer over structural elements;

recommended thicknesses for specific applications;

gypsum boards edge types: rounded, tapered, bevelled, square, tongue and groove

5.Demonstrate good workmanship to prepare and install single-ply and multi-ply applications with the necessary furring channel and runners installed.

Cutting and fitting procedures,

using the utility knife to score board,

snapping scored board,

nailing,

screwing,

furring with wood,

furring with steel profiles,

measuring, levelling and aligning tools

Entry Requirements

These are required to be able to enroll in the course.

Over 18 years old;

Has a Medical Certificate that shows the person is fit to work in a construction site environment

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