CARPENTRY FRAMING & FINISHING 

This craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills.  For more information contact training@abcnys.org. 

Commercial Drawings (Elective for Residential Path)
Describes the types and uses of drawings prepared for commercial structures. Provides information about the format and content of commercial drawings and their use in conveying specific construction requirements. Describes the standard format for specifications.

Roofing Applications (Elective for Commercial Path)
Covers the common materials used in residential and light commercial roofing, along with the safety practices and application methods for these materials. Includes shingles, roll roofing, shakes, tiles, metal, and membrane roofs, as well as the selection and installation of roof vents.

Thermal and Moisture Protection
Covers the selection and installation of various types of insulating materials in walls, floors, and attics. Also covers the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers and waterproofing materials.

Exterior Finishing (Elective for Commercial Path)
Covers the various types of exterior siding used in residential construction and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and cement board siding.

Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Describes the types and grades of steel framing materials and includes instructions for selecting and installing metal framing for interior walls, exterior nonbearing walls, and partitions.

Drywall Installation
Describes the various types of gypsum drywall, their uses, and the fastening devices and methods used to install them. Contains detailed instructions for installing drywall on walls and ceilings using nails, drywall screws, and adhesives. Also covers fire- and sound-rated walls.

 

Drywall Finishing
Covers the materials, tools, and methods used to finish and patch gypsum drywall. Includes coverage of both automatic and manual taping and finishing tools.

Doors and Door Hardware
Covers the installation of metal doors and related hardware in steel-framed, wood-framed, and masonry walls, along with their related hardware, such as locksets and door closers. Also covers the installation of wooden doors, folding doors, and pocket doors.

Suspended Ceilings (Elective for Residential Path)
Includes the materials, layout, and installation procedures for many types of suspended ceilings used in commercial construction, as well as ceiling tiles, drywall suspension systems, and pan-type ceilings.

Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim
Covers the different types of trim used in finish work. Focuses on the proper methods for selecting, cutting, and fastening trim to provide a professional finished appearance.

Cabinet Installation
Provides detailed instructions for the selection and installation of base and wall cabinets and countertops.

Cabinet Fabrication
Provides an introduction to the materials, tools, and methods used in cabinetmaking. Practice projects help the trainee learn the various joining techniques, while providing practice on stationary power tools.

 


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