CARP 040V - Basic Metal 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 provides an overview of residential metal framing theory and construction techniques. Students interpret prints for job planning and estimating materials, and learn about layout and detail wall plates for locating all wall and truss components and openings. Instruction includes measuring techniques, mathematical principles, wall and roof assembly, and installation techniques.