Lesson 1Metal stud erection: fixing tracks to floor/ ceiling, setting studs plumb, spacing, bracing, and cutting to fitExpertise in raising metal stud walls by attaching tracks, aligning studs vertically and squarely, managing intervals and supports, and aligning gaps and utilities to form a sturdy, exact skeleton for plasterboard coverings.
Fixing head and floor tracks securelySetting studs plumb and alignedStud spacing at 400mm or 600mmNogging, bracing, and stiffeningForming openings within stud wallsLesson 2Fixing plasterboard: screw patterns, board orientation (stagger joints), cutting for openings and returnsAcquire proper plasterboard attachment, covering board direction, joint offsetting, screw arrangements, and notching for gaps, while managing spaces, edge backing, and harm to secure a firm, even covering for completion.
Board orientation on walls and ceilingsStaggering vertical and horizontal jointsScrew types, spacing, and edge distancesCutting boards for sockets and servicesForming returns, corners, and soffitsLesson 3Trim and finishing: beads, movement joints, perimeter seals, and prepping for paintingGrasp installing edges, beads, shift joints, and boundary seals, then ready surfaces for painting by fixing small flaws, clearing debris, and using apt primers for enduring ornamental outcomes.
Fixing angle and stop beadsDefining and sealing movement jointsPerimeter acoustic and fire sealsFilling pinholes and minor blemishesDust removal and primer selectionLesson 4Preparing substrate: cleaning, repairing loose masonry, raking out joints, treating damp or contaminationLearn readying bases for dry lining via cleaning, mending, and steadying stonework, handling dampness and pollutants, and forming a solid, aligned, compatible base supporting enduring grip and efficiency.
Cleaning and degreasing wall surfacesRaking out and repairing loose jointsRebonding hollow or friable masonryTreating damp, salts, and stainingPrimers and bonding agents selectionLesson 5Taping and jointing sequence: joint tape selection, setting coat, fill coat, finish coat, sanding and defect inspectionAdhere to a systematic taping and jointing order, from strip choice and initial layers to filling, finalising, and smoothing, while overseeing drying, illumination, and flaw checks for sleek, paint-prepared faces.
Choosing paper or mesh joint tapeApplying setting and fill coatsFinish coats and feathering edgesDrying times and environmental controlSanding, backlighting, and snag checksLesson 6Final inspection and handover checks: plumb, flatness tolerances, acoustic checks (basic in-situ tests)Comprehend ultimate review and transfer verifications, covering verticality and evenness allowances, joint standards, sound verifications, and records, assuring dry lining aligns with specs and readiness for next crafts.
Checking plumb, level, and flatnessInspecting joints, beads, and cornersBasic in-situ acoustic performance checksRecording defects and remedial actionsHandover documentation and sign-offLesson 7Installing insulation and allowances for services: routing electrical and data, using service zones and conduit strategiesInvestigate fitting insulation and arranging utilities in dry lining, employing utility areas, piping, and seals to shield wires and uphold sound, blaze, and heat efficiency without harming coverings.
Types and placement of cavity insulationService zones in walls and ceilingsRouting electrical and low-voltage dataConduit, capping, and cable protectionMaintaining fire and acoustic integrityLesson 8Door and window reveals: framing reveals, jamb linings, lintel/ disable transition detailsGrasp framing and covering door and window edges, including stud framing, side linings, beam details, and shifts to nearby finishes, while preserving gaps, blaze, and sound efficiency.
Framing studs around openingsSetting jamb studs and trimmersBoarding window and door revealsLintel and head detail treatmentsManaging movement and sealant gapsLesson 9Dot-and-dab adhesive method: adhesive specification, dab patterns, board positioning and temporary fixationComprehend the direct bonding approach, covering adhesive sorts, blending, dab designs, and board placement, while managing verticality, evenness, setting, and interim backing for firm, uniform coverings on stone walls.
Adhesive types and manufacturer specsMixing, pot life, and workability checksSetting out dab lines and patternsPositioning boards and tapping to lineTemporary props and curing timesLesson 10Setting out and marking: datum lines, plaster thickness allowances, stud centers (600mm or 400mm), and door/window revealsCultivate precise layout abilities by setting reference lines, verifying alignments and verticality, accounting for plaster depth, and noting stud points, gaps, and edges for uniform, aligned dry lining designs.
Establishing horizontal datum linesTransferring levels and checking plumbAllowances for plaster and skim depthMarking stud centers and grid linesSetting out door and window openings
