Specialized Training for Designing and Building

Cold-formed steel (CFS) is shaped by rolling or pressing thin steel sheets into the desired profiles. Whether joists, wall frames, or decking systems, handling and installing cold-formed steel products require skill. In this course, trainees will be oriented in the following:
  • Materials and Tools
  • Fasteners
  • Materials Takeoff
  • Layout and Installation of Steel Framed Walls
  • Steel Floor and Ceiling Systems
  • Overview of Steel Roof Systems
Hours: 15 hours

Also called gypsum board or plasterboard, drywall is a commonly used material for building walls and ceilings in buildings, whether residential or commercial. Installing them correctly matters to ensure their long-term structural integrity and durability. This course covers the basics of proper drywall installation, including:  
  • Drywall Assembly Components
  • Drywall Installation
  • Rated vs. Nonrated Assemblies
  • Estimating Drywalls
Hours: 12.5 hours

Improving sound control within a space often requires incorporating acoustical ceilings. These suspended ceiling systems have a grid framework with tiles and panels made from sound-absorbing materials. Trainees interested in this course will learn about:
  • Establishing a Level Line
  • Common Terms Related to Sound Waves and Acoustical Ceiling Materials
  • The Different Types of Suspended Ceilings
  • Interpreting Plans Related to Ceiling Layout
  • Sketching the Layout for a Basic Suspended Ceiling
  • Performing a Material Takeoff for a Suspended Ceiling
  • Installing Suspended Ceilings
Hours: 20 hours

Proper trim protects the seams and joints of building components, such as windows, doors, floors, and ceilings. It can be made of decorative wood, plastic, or molding. Working with trim requires expertise, which construction workers can develop through this course’s coverage:
  • Miter Saw Review
  • Angle Calculations
  • Coping Saw Practice
  • Various Trim Installations
  • Base Trim
  • Window and Door Trim
  • Chair Rail and Built-up Chair Rail
  • Crown Molding
  • Turn Back Ends Stressed
Hours: 8 hours

Drywalls need ample preparation before painting or texturing. Such a task needs to be done masterfully to achieve a seamless finish on walls and ceilings. In this course, trainees will learn about:  
  • Finishing Standards
  • Finishing Materials
  • Finishing Tools
  • Finishing Procedures
  • Estimating Drywall Finishing Materials
Hours: 20 hours

Maintaining and managing properties involves using various digital tools, equipment, and systems, which help streamline the process. This practice is critical to ensuring compliance with the latest industry codes, safety standards, and state and national regulations. This course tackles the technology required for the different aspects of building maintenance, including:
  • General Building Construction Technology Concepts
  • Carpentry Maintenance
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Plumbing Maintenance
  • HVAC/Preventive Maintenance
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Appliance Repair
Hours: 15 hours