Lesson 1Metal stud put up: fixing tracks to floor/ceiling, setting studs straight, spacing, bracing, and cutting to fitMaster metal stud wall put up by fixing tracks, setting studs straight and square, controlling space and bracing, and teaming openings and services to make strong, true frame for plasterboard linings.
Fixing top and floor tracks safeSetting studs straight and linedStud space at 400mm or 600mmNoggins, bracing, and strong makeMaking openings in stud wallsLesson 2Fixing plasterboard: screw patterns, board turn (stagger joins), cutting for openings and returnsLearn right plasterboard fixing, including board turn, join stagger, screw patterns, and cutting for openings, while controlling gaps, edge hold, and damage to make stable, even lining ready for finish.
Board turn on walls and ceilingsStagger up and across joinsScrew kinds, space, and edge spacesCutting boards for plugs and servicesMaking returns, corners, and undersLesson 3Trim and finishing: beads, move joins, edge seals, and prepping for paintingLearn how to put trims, beads, move joins, and edge seals, then prep surfaces for paint by fixing small faults, cleaning dust, and putting good primers for strong paint finishes.
Fixing angle and stop beadsSetting and sealing move joinsEdge sound and fire sealsFilling small holes and small marksDust clean and primer pickLesson 4Prepping base: cleaning, fixing loose stones, raking joins, treating water or dirtLearn how to prep backs for dry lining by cleaning, fixing, and steadying stones, handling water and dirt, and making sound, level, and match base that holds long stick and work.
Cleaning and oil remove wall surfacesRaking and fixing loose joinsRe-stick empty or crumbly stonesTreating water, salts, and marksPrimers and stick agents pickLesson 5Taping and joining order: join tape pick, set coat, fill coat, finish coat, sanding and fault checkFollow good taping and joining order, from tape pick and set coats to fill, finish, and sanding, while controlling dry, light, and fault check to get smooth, paint-ready surfaces.
Picking paper or net join tapePutting set and fill coatsFinish coats and edge smoothDry times and air controlSanding, back light, and fault checksLesson 6Last check and hand over checks: straight, evenness bend rooms, sound checks (basic site tests)Know last check and hand over checks, including straight and evenness bend rooms, join quality, sound checks, and writing, making sure dry lining meets spec and ready for next workers.
Checking straight, level, and evenLooking at joins, beads, and cornersBasic site sound work checksWriting faults and fix actionsHand over writing and sign offLesson 7Putting fill and rooms for services: routing electric and data, using service areas and pipe waysLook at how to put fill and plan for services in dry lining, using service areas, pipes, and rings to guard cables and keep sound, fire, and heat work without harming linings.
Kinds and place of empty fillService areas in walls and ceilingsRouting electric and low power dataPipes, covers, and cable guardKeeping fire and sound wholeLesson 8Door and window shows: framing shows, side linings, beam/disable change detailsKnow how to frame and line door and window shows, including stud framing, side linings, beam details, and changes to near finishes, while keeping spaces, fire, and sound work.
Framing studs around openingsSetting side studs and trimmersBoarding window and door showsBeam and top detail handlesHandling move and glue gapsLesson 9Dot-and-dab glue way: glue spec, dab patterns, board place and temp fixKnow the dot-and-dab way, including glue kinds, mix, dab setup, and board place, while controlling straight, evenness, cure, and temp hold to get safe, even linings on stone walls.
Glue kinds and maker specsMix, pot life, and work checksSetting dab lines and patternsPlacing boards and tap to lineTemp props and cure timesLesson 10Setting out and marking: base lines, plaster thick rooms, stud centers (600mm or 400mm), and door/window showsBuild true setting out skills by making base lines, checking levels and straight, room for plaster thick, and marking stud centers, openings, and shows to make sure same, teamed dry lining setups.
Making across base linesPassing levels and checking straightRooms for plaster and skim deepMarking stud centers and grid linesSetting door and window openings
