Major Work Activity B - Performs framing activities

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Task B-6 Erects non-loadbearing steel assemblies

Task descriptor

Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) erect non-loadbearing steel assemblies. Non-loadbearing steel assemblies are used to create walls, ceilings and bulkheads. Their erection should conform to manufacturers’ specifications and applicable codes.

B-6.01-Frames non-loadbearing walls

B-6.01-Frames non-loadbearing walls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.01.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-6.01.03P verify component requirements component requirements are verified
B-6.01.04P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-6.01.05P measure and cut non-loadbearing wall components non-loadbearing wall components are measured and cut according to blueprints and drawings
B-6.01.06P determine stud spacing stud spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings, building codes and industry standards
B-6.01.07P place and attach non-loadbearing wall components non-loadbearing wall components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings, building codes and industry standards

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of non-loadbearing walls, their characteristics and applications define terminology associated with non-loadbearing walls
identify types of non-loadbearing wall components and describe their characteristics and applications
B-6.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame non-loadbearing walls identify tools and equipment used to frame non-loadbearing walls, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame non-loadbearing walls
identify types of fasteners used to frame non-loadbearing walls
describe clearances required for deflection and expansion
identify types of substrates and describe their properties

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B-6.02-Frames spanned ceilings

B-6.02-Frames spanned ceilings
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.02.02P identify component thicknesses component thicknesses are identified
B-6.02.03P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications and building codes
B-6.02.04P measure and cut ceiling components ceiling components are measured and cut
B-6.02.05P determine ceiling framing member spacing ceiling framing member spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings, building codes and industry standards
B-6.02.06P place and attach ceiling components ceiling components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings, building codes and industry standards

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of spanned ceilings, their components, characteristics and applications define terminology associated with spanned ceilings and their components
identify types of spanned ceilings and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-6.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of determining elevation heights describe procedures used to determine elevation heights
B-6.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame spanned ceilings identify tools and equipment used to frame spanned ceilings, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame spanned ceilings
identify types of fasteners used to frame spanned ceilings
identify span tables

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B-6.03-Frames suspended drywall ceilings

B-6.03-Frames suspended drywall ceilings
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.03.02P check requirements for access panels requirements for access panels are checked
B-6.03.03P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-6.03.04P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-6.03.05P measure and cut components components are measured and cut according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.03.06P determine component spacing component spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, building codes and industry standards
B-6.03.07P attach components components are attached according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of suspended drywall ceilings, their components, characteristics and applications define terminology associated with suspended drywall ceilings and their components
identify types of suspended drywall ceilings, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of suspended drywall ceiling components, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-6.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of determining elevation heights describe procedures used to determine elevation heights
B-6.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame suspended drywall ceilings identify tools and equipment used to frame suspended drywall ceilings, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame suspended drywall ceilings
identify types of fasteners used to frame suspended drywall ceilings
describe structural requirements for suspended drywall ceilings

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B-6.04-Frames non-loadbearing bulkheads

B-6.04-Frames non-loadbearing bulkheads
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.04.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-6.04.03P measure and cut components components are measured and cut according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.04.04P determine component spacing component spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.04.05P brace bulkhead bulkhead is braced according to project documents and engineered drawings
B-6.04.06P place and attach components components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings, and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.04.07P maximize use of materials use of materials is maximized
B-6.04.08P form curves for bulkheads curves for bulkheads are formed according to blueprints and drawings
B-6.04.09P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of non-loadbearing bulkheads, their components, characteristics, applications and architectural features define terminology associated with non-loadbearing bulkheads and their components
identify types of non-loadbearing bulkheads and describe their characteristics, applications and architectural features
identify types of non-loadbearing bulkhead components, and describe their characteristics, applications and architectural features
B-6.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of determining elevation heights describe procedures used to determine elevation heights
B-6.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame non-loadbearing bulkheads identify tools and equipment used to frame non-loadbearing bulkheads, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame non-loadbearing bulkheads
identify types of fasteners used to frame non-loadbearing bulkheads

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B-6.05-Installs metal door and window frames

B-6.05-Installs metal door and window frames
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.05.02P level, plumb and square frame frame is levelled, plumbed and squared
B-6.05.03P attach frame to studs and floor frame is attached to studs and floor according to industry standards and building codes
B-6.05.04P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-6.05.05P determine throat size of windows and doors throat size of windows and doors is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-6.05.06P assemble knock-down frames knock-down frames are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.05.07P install shims shims are installed
B-6.05.08P determine secure side of window secure side of window is determined
B-6.05.09P detect and correct defects defects are detected and corrected
B-6.05.10P place frame in correct position frame is placed in correct position

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of metal door and window frames, their characteristics and applications define terminology associated with metal door and window frames
identify types of metal door frames, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of metal window frames, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-6.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install metal door and window frames identify tools and equipment used to install metal door and window frames, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install metal door and window frames
identify types of fasteners used to install metal door and window frames
identify types of possible defects when installing metal door and window frames
describe metal door frame swing
describe metal window and door frame throat sizes
identify types of wall finishes

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B-6.06-Installs backing

B-6.06-Installs backing
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-6.06.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.06.02P determine backing location backing location is determined according to blueprints and drawings, and manufacturers’ specifications
B-6.06.03P cut and shape backing backing is cut and shaped
B-6.06.04P fasten backing backing is fastened
B-6.06.05P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-6.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of backing, their characteristics and applications define terminology associated with backing
identify types ofbacking, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-6.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install backing identify tools and equipment used to install backing, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to install backing
identify types of fasteners used to install backing
describe backing requirements and placement
identify metal strapping thickness

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Task B-7 Erects loadbearing steel assemblies

Task descriptor

Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) erect loadbearing steel assemblies. All load (wind and weight) bearing assemblies need to be designed and approved by engineers before lathers (interior systems mechanics) can begin their work. The engineers’ specifications must be strictly followed.

B-7.01-Frames loadbearing walls

B-7.01-Frames loadbearing walls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.01.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-7.01.03P verify component requirements component requirements are verified
B-7.01.04P measure and cut components components are measured and cut according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.01.05P determine stud spacing stud spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.01.06P place and attach loadbearing wall components loadbearing wall components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.01.07P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of loadbearing walls, their components, characteristics and applications define terminology associated with loadbearing walls
identify types ofloadbearing walls and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types ofloadbearing wall components and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and specifications interpret information from drawings and specifications
B-7.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame loadbearing walls identify tools and equipment used to frame loadbearing walls, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame loadbearing walls
identify types of fasteners used to frame loadbearing walls
identify types of substrates and describe their properties
identify basic welding and plasma cutting procedures and required to frame loadbearing walls

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B-7.02-Frames exterior ceilings and soffits

B-7.02-Frames exterior ceilings and soffits
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.02.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-7.02.03P measure and cut exterior ceiling and soffit components exterior ceiling and soffit components are measured and cut according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.02.04P determine component spacing component spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.02.05P place and attach exterior ceiling and soffit components exterior ceiling and soffit components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.02.06P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-7.02.07P install vertical bracing for wind load vertical bracing for wind load is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of exterior ceilings and soffits, their components, characteristics and applications define terminology associated with exterior ceilings and soffits and their components
identify types of exterior ceilings and soffits, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of exterior ceiling and soffit components, and describe their characteristics and applications
B-7.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and specifications interpret information from drawings and specifications
B-7.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame exterior ceilings and soffits identify tools and equipment used to frame exterior ceilings and soffits, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame exterior ceilings and soffits
identify types of fasteners used to frame exterior ceilings and soffits
identify types of substrates and describe their properties

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B-7.03-Frames loadbearing bulkheads

B-7.03-Frames loadbearing bulkheads
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.03.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-7.03.03P measure and cut bulkhead components bulkhead components are measured and cut according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.03.04P determine bulkhead component spacing bulkhead component spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.03.05P place and attach bulkhead components bulkhead components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.03.06P form curves for bulkheads curves for bulkheads are formed according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.03.07P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-7.03.08P install bracing and backing bracing and backing are installed

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of loadbearing bulkheads, their components, characteristics, applications and functions define terminology associated with loadbearing bulkheads and their components
identify types of loadbearing bulkheads and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and functions
B-7.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and specifications interpret information from drawings and specifications
B-7.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame loadbearing bulkheads identify tools and equipment used to frame loadbearing bulkheads, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame loadbearing bulkheads
identify types of fasteners used to frame loadbearing bulkheads
identify types of substrates and describe their properties
identify structural requirements
identify bulkhead component spacing requirements
identify basic welding and plasma cutting procedures required to frame loadbearing bulkheads

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B-7.04-Frames loadbearing floors

B-7.04-Frames loadbearing floors
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.04.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-7.04.03P measure and cut loadbearing floor components loadbearing floor components are measured and cut
B-7.04.04P determine loadbearing floor component spacing loadbearing floor component spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.04.05P place and attach loadbearing floor components loadbearing floor components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.04.06P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of loadbearing floors, their components, characteristics, applications and functions define terminology associated with loadbearing floors and their components
identify types of loadbearing floors and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and functions
B-7.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and specifications interpret information from drawings and specifications
B-7.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame loadbearing floors identify tools and equipment used to frame loadbearing floors, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame loadbearing floors
identify types of fasteners used to frame loadbearing floors
identify types of substrates and describe their properties
identify basic welding and plasma cutting procedures required to frame loadbearing floors

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B-7.05-Frames loadbearing roofs

B-7.05-Frames loadbearing roofs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV yes NV yes yes NV yes yes ND NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
B-7.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.05.02P identify material thicknesses material thicknesses are identified
B-7.05.03P measure and cut loadbearing roof components loadbearing roof components are measured and cutaccording to blueprints and drawings
B-7.05.04P determine loadbearing roof components spacing loadbearing roof components spacing is determined according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.05.05P place and attach loadbearing roof components loadbearing roof components are placed and attached according to blueprints and drawings
B-7.05.06P select and use fasteners fasteners are selected and used according to manufacturers’ specifications, project specifications and building codes
B-7.05.07P install manufactured trusses manufactured trusses are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
B-7.05.08P install bridging and bracing bridging and bracing are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
B-7.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of loadbearing roofs, their components, characteristics, applications and functions define terminology associated with loadbearing roofs and their components
identify types of loadbearing roofs and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and functions
B-7.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of drawings and specifications interpret information from drawings and specifications
B-7.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to frame loadbearing roofs identify tools and equipment used to frame loadbearing roofs, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use
describe procedures used to frame loadbearing roofs
identify types of fasteners used to frame loadbearing roofs
identify types of substrates and describe their properties
identify basic welding and plasma cutting procedures required to frame loadbearing roofs

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