Suspended Ceiling Installation (Acoustical)

Course Overview

 

Test Requirements

Test LevelWrittenPractical
SEC(K)
  • 1 Hr
  • Passed 25 MCQ on trade Syllabus
  • 4 Hrs Installation
  • Candidates are required to install acoustical ceiling with grid ceiling system within a 2350×2350 test bay, complete with a bulkhead/downlight recess, a diffuser and a recessed light box;
  • Candidates should be able to complete the installation in safe working manner, and complying to correct orientation & method of construction, levels, dimensions, tolerances, application of screws/rivets, cleanliness of completed ceiling, neatly cut downlight openings, etc.;
  • Project to be completed within 4 hrs.
  • candidate will fail the entire test if any hanger, wall angle, main or cross tee, boards drop during inspection;

Scope of Training/Assessment

Test LevelWrittenPractical
Foreman
  • Express Courses:
    6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm)
  • Full Courses:
    6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm)
  • Fibrous Plaster Ceilings;
  • Metal and Acoustical Ceilings;
  • Good practices in suspended ceiling installation;
  • General Safety;
  • Express Course: 1 Day (8.30am-5.30pm)
  • Full Courses: 8 Days (8.30am-5.30pm)
  • Trainees will be briefed on BCA Assessment Criteria for Test Project;
  • Trainers will provide detailed explanation on how to interpret the test drawing and how to relate the drawing to the actual test bays, the correct installation methods for the hangers, wall angle, riveting, main tee/secondary tee, transfer of level in accordance to test project specifications, forming of openings for diffuser, recessed light box, downlights, etc.;
  • Trainees will practice and hands on the sample practical projects in accordance to what have been taught by the trainers, with close guidance from trainers in the course of their practices;
  • At the end of training, trainees should be able to understand and acquire the necessary skills to install the test project in safe working manner, and in accordance to test requirements, within the test duration of 4 hrs.
  • Candidates will be advised to take up more practical trainings prior to the test to ensure that they are able to acquire the required skills and speed to complete the test project.

Remarks

  • suitable for workers involving in ceiling installation works;
  • Must passed both written and practical test to be qualified as CoreTrade personnel (Foreman/ Tradesman).
  • Must passed both written and practical test to be qualified in SEC(K)

Course Administrative Details

Express Courses:

Course Duration
  • THEORY: 6 Hrs
  • PRACTICAL: 8 Hrs
Total Fees: $1,067.11 (Inclusive GST)

Full Courses:

Course Duration
  • THEORY: 6 Hrs
  • PRACTICAL: 64 Hrs
Total Fees: $1,939.11 (Inclusive GST)