CARP 040P - Basic Wall Framing

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the carpentry industry. The course presents the theory, methods, and procedures required to frame basic walls. Hands-on practice using proper tool techniques and appropriate materials enhance fundamental skills development. Beginning with an introduction to print reading, students perform basic wall layout, plating procedures, and framing assembly and bracing before aligning and completing selected wall construction projects according to industry standards.