Lesson 1Safe use of hand and power tools: cutting metal, drilling anchors, using impact drivers and rotary toolsFocuses on safe operation of hand and power tools used in framing, including snips, saws, drills, impact drivers, and rotary tools, covering selection, guards, bits, kickback control, cord management, and lockout steps.
Pre-use inspection of tools and cordsCorrect bits, blades and speed settingsKickback, binding and snag preventionCable routing and trip hazard controlLockout, battery removal and storageLesson 2Personal protective equipment and fall protection for ceiling workOutlines required PPE for ceiling framing, including eye, hand, hearing, and respiratory protection, plus fall protection methods such as ladders, scaffolds, and harness systems, with inspection and correct fitting procedures.
Task-based PPE selection and limitationsRespiratory protection for dust exposureLadder and mobile platform safe useGuardrails, nets and harness systemsInspection and storage of PPE and gearLesson 3Common defects and remediation: loose fixings, insufficient hangers, misaligned tracks and corrective actionsDetails common framing and ceiling defects, including loose fixings, missing or weak hangers, misaligned tracks, and poor board support, and explains stepwise methods to diagnose causes, repair safely, and prevent recurrence.
Typical fixing and fastener failuresInsufficient or overloaded hanger layoutsMisaligned tracks and stud layout errorsBoard edge support and joint backing issuesStructured defect investigation and repairLesson 4Working near services: checking for electrical, plumbing and HVAC lines before drilling anchorsAddresses working near existing services, including locating electrical, plumbing, and HVAC lines, using drawings and scanners, setting safe drilling zones, and coordinating with other trades to avoid strikes and damage.
Reading service drawings and markupsUsing cable and pipe detection toolsEstablishing no-drill and safe zonesCoordination with MEP and site managementResponse plan for accidental service strikesLesson 5Tolerance table: acceptable deviations for plumb, level and deflection before boardingExplains typical tolerance limits for plumb, level, line, and deflection before boarding, how to measure them correctly, when deviations are acceptable, and when framing must be adjusted or rejected to protect finish quality.
Reading project and manufacturer tolerancesTools for checking plumb, level and lineMeasuring deflection and span criteriaRecording and marking out-of-tolerance areasCorrective options before boarding startsLesson 6Safe handling and storage of metal profiles and gypsum boards to prevent injury and damageDescribes safe manual handling of studs, tracks, and boards, including team lifts, use of carts and board lifters, stacking and racking methods, and protection from moisture, impact, and distortion during storage on site.
Assessing loads and planning team liftsMechanical aids for moving boardsStacking studs to avoid bending and twistBoard storage to prevent sag and moistureSite layout for safe material flowLesson 7Documentation and handover checks: marking as-built layouts and recording anchor and hanger types and spacingExplains how to document installed framing, including marking as-built layouts, recording anchor and hanger types and spacing, attaching test data, and preparing clear handover packs for clients and inspectors.
Marking as-built stud and hanger layoutsRecording anchor, screw and hanger dataPhotographic records and test certificatesInspection reports and sign-off formsClient handover packs and retention filesLesson 8Preventing dust and debris hazards: sheet cutting controls, ventilation and housekeepingCovers dust sources from cutting boards and studs, selection of low-dust methods, local extraction and general ventilation, and housekeeping routines that keep work areas clean, protect workers’ lungs, and reduce fire and slip risks.
Dust sources in cutting and scoring operationsLocal extraction and on-tool dust collectionGeneral ventilation and air change planningHousekeeping routines and cleanup frequencyWaste segregation, bagging and disposalLesson 9On-site inspection checklist: fixings spacing, hanger loads, stud plumb, track alignment and board support verificationProvides a structured inspection checklist for framing and ceilings, covering fixing spacing, hanger capacity and angles, stud plumb, track alignment, board support, and how to document findings and required corrections.
Fixing type, edge distance and spacingHanger load paths and angle limitsChecking stud plumb and bracing linesTrack position, continuity and anchorageBoard support at edges, joints and openings
