Title: Assemble wall sections, using alternative wall systems (e.g., metal studs).
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing Walls

Assembly should include

- following the plate layout
- keeping parts flush and within +/- 1/16 inch
- using the appropriate fasteners.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines the placement of different framing members within the wall section?
- How does the height of the wall determine the size of the framing member used?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Six (27111-13): Wall Systems

Module Six (27111-13) describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing. The module also includes estimating materials required to frame walls.