This course covers the following topics: health and safety, protective equipment, tools of the trade, safe and correct use of tools; to measure and cut plasterboard to size; apply plasterboard to stud walls, window and door returns and internal and external angles; 'dot and dab' method: direct bonding of plasterboard to brickwork and block work; tape internal, external and flush joints; apply beads to external angles; joint filler and joint cement; hand jointing techniques to all joints leaving a smooth finish; sanding down and sealing for decoration. Metal stud partitioning is ideally suited to those of who have encountered some dry lining jobs in the past. It covers the following topics: how to set out and construct metal stud partitioning; transfer the track from ceiling to floor; how to leave window and door openings; the application of drywall tapes to internal/external corners, window reveals and flush joints; hand jointing techniques to internal/external and flush joints leaving a smooth seamless crack free finish; the correct method of sanding down and sealing ready for decoration.