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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 130TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER BARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
RULE §130.44Building Maintenance Technology I (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

    (G) identify the causes and correct method for solving each type of problem that occurs in drywall finishes; and

    (H) patch damaged drywall.

  (12) The student installs metal doors and related hardware in steel-framed, wood-framed, and masonry walls. The student is expected to:

    (A) identify various types of door jambs and frames and demonstrate the installation procedures for placing selected door jambs and frames in different types of interior partitions;

    (B) identify types of interior doors;

    (C) identify different types of interior door hardware and demonstrate the installation procedures for selected types;

    (D) list and identify specific items included on a typical door schedule; and

    (E) demonstrate the procedures for placing and hanging a selected door.

  (13) The student gains knowledge of the materials, layouts, and installations of various types of suspended ceilings used in commercial construction as well as ceiling tiles, drywall suspension systems, and pan-type ceilings. The student is expected to:

    (A) establish a level line;

    (B) explain the common terms related to sound waves and acoustical ceiling materials;

    (C) identify the different types of suspended ceilings;

    (D) interpret plans related to ceiling layout for a suspended ceiling;

    (E) sketch the ceiling layout for a suspended ceiling; and

    (F) install selected suspended ceilings.

  (14) The student knows the various types of trim used in finish work and the proper methods for selecting, cutting, and fastening trim. The student is expected to:

    (A) identify the different types of standard moldings and describe their uses;

    (B) make square and miter cuts using a miter box or power miter saw;

    (C) make coped joint cuts using a coping saw; and

    (D) select and use fasteners to install trim, including door trim, window trim, base trim, and ceiling trim.

  (15) The student selects and installs base and wall cabinets and countertops. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the classes and sizes of typical base and wall cabinets;

    (B) identify cabinet components and hardware and describe their purposes;

    (C) lay out factory-made cabinets, countertops, and backsplashes; and

    (D) install plastic laminate on a countertop core.

  (16) The student selects and installs various types of floor coverings, including carpet, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, and wood flooring systems. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the methods used to install ceramic tile, carpet, and vinyl tile;

    (B) make repairs to ceramic tile, carpet, and vinyl tile; and

    (C) use and maintain the tools used for the installation and repair of floor systems, including wet saw, trowels, and carpet knives.


Source Note: The provisions of this §130.44 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123

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