Level I - Ladders, Scaffolds, Lifts, and Fall Protection
Level I - Identifying Surface/Substrate Materials and Conditions
Level I - Protecting Adjacent Surfaces
Level I - Basic Surface Preparation
Level I - Sealants and Repair/Fillers
Level I - Introduction to Paints and Coatings
Level I - Brushing and Rolling Paints and Coatings
Level II - Painting Failures and Remedies
Level II - Job Planning and Completion
Level II - Chemical Cleaning and Stripping
Level II - Low-Pressure Water Cleaning
Level II - Abrasive Blasting
Level II - Drywall Finishing and Patching
Level II - Stains
Level II - Clear Finishes
Level II - Wood Finishing
Level II - Coatings II
Level II - Spray Painting (Conventional, Airless, and HVLP)
Level III - Painting Failures and Remedies II
Level III - Job Supervision, Planning, and Control
Level III - Coatings III
Level III - Color And Tinting
Level III - Decorative (Faux) Finishes
Level III - Wallcovering
Level III - Graphics
Level III - Texturing
Level III - Spraying with Special Devices
On-the-job training
Safety
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Head
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Face
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Eyes
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Ears
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Hands
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Body
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Feet
Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during painting and decorating application including, but not limited to: Respiratory
Perform a job analysis for safe working conditions: Attend pre-job safety meetings
Perform a job analysis for safe working conditions: Adhere to site-specific safety rules and federal regulations
Perform a job analysis for safe working conditions: Read and interpret MSDS
Perform a job analysis for safe working conditions: Establish and maintain a safe working perimeter
Safely demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Maintain clean work areas (housekeeping).
Demonstrate how to perform positive and negative fit checks on selected respirators
Recognize the symptoms associated with excess exposure to heat and cold.
Store, handle, and transport tools, equipment, and materials properly.
Identify the locations of First Aid and Fire Equipment.
Correctly use fall arresting and other fall protection equipment.
Demonstrate a pre-inspection and the safe operation of an aerial lift.
Describe and demonstrate the proper use of various types of personal fall protection equipment.
Describe and demonstrate the steps of ladder safety, including selection, inspection, set-up, safe techniques, and proper maintenance and storage
Surface Protection & Cleanup
Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Painter-Decorator, including: Exhibit suitable appearance and personal hygiene.
Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Painter-Decorator, including: Exhibit proper attitude and behavior on the jobsite, including private residences and other occupied buildings.
Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Painter-Decorator, including: Deal with difficult customers professionally and courteously.
Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Painter-Decorator, including: Interpret written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Painter-Decorator, including: Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site.
Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site: Setup and safely use a power washer on multiple substrates.
Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site: Demonstrate the proper use of a Pasting Table.
Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site: Demonstrate how to clean and store brushes and rollers.
Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site: Identify and select the proper brush and roller given a particular application
Demonstrate the selection and use of masking methods, tools, and materials
Demonstrate proper layout drop cloths, & plastic.
Demonstrate the proper use of spray shielding.
Demonstrate knowledge of wrapping methods and materials.
Demonstrate the proper clean-up, removal, and disposal of protective materials used in masking operations.
Recognize and describe the application of selected masking materials.
Demonstrate/describe selected methods and materials for interior/exterior coverings.
Demonstrate how to properly mask a window with tape and paper/plastic.
Demonstrate how to cover from overspray.
Demonstrate how to remove masking tape after finish coats have been applied.
Prep & Patch
Demonstrate various surface preparation methods.
Demonstrate various substrate repair methods.
Demonstrate various inspection test devices.
Sand, wash, caulk, spackle, and spot prime previously painted substrates in preparation for repainting
Sand, prime, putty, and caulk wood surfaces in preparation for the finish coat.
Prepare new and old porous masonry surfaces for coatings.
Prepare metal substrates for coatings by utilizing selected surface prep methods.
Prepare substrate for sealant.
Estimate curing and drying times based on various ambient conditions.
Demonstrate proper start-up, operation, cleaning techniques, shutdown, and safety guidelines for typical low-pressure washers using selected accessories.
Demonstrate proper surface prep operations utilizing chemical strippers and de-glossers on both new and previously painted surfaces.
Patch and finish damaged drywall.
Sand, wash, caulk, spackle, and spot prime new substrates in preparation for painting.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of various surface prep inspection tools and equipment.
Demonstrate ability to repair common paint failures using various methods of surface preparation before repainting operation.
Recognize and describe the uses of various preparation agents.
Apply textures by hand and automated methods to perform the following tasks: Sanding
Demonstrate the ability to patch and finish damaged drywall.
Distinguish and state a level of finish by observation.
Material Mixing & Procedures
Wood Finishes, Sealers, etc....) to selected surfaces using the following methods: Brush
Wood Finishes, Sealers, etc....) to selected surfaces using the following methods: Roller
Wood Finishes, Sealers, etc....) to selected surfaces using the following methods: Trowel or other hand tools
Properly clean and store hand tools and equipment, using correct solvents.
Properly dispose of waste; paint, water, solvents, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to mix single and multi-component paint, coatings
Demonstrate the techniques for the proper application of the coating on various substrates.
Demonstrate the proper selection and use of hand tools required for a coating project.
Demonstrate the procedures for painting each of the following: double-hung windows, casement windows, gutters, and downspouts.
Demonstrate the procedures for painting exterior doors.
Demonstrate the procedures for painting fixed and movable shutters
Spraying
Demonstrate the ability to safely apply paints and coatings to various substrates with HVLP spray systems.
Demonstrate the ability to properly clean HVLP spray systems.
Demonstrate the ability to properly clean airless and air-assisted spray systems.
Demonstrate proper utilization of inspection tools, and equipment before, during, and after spray operations.
Properly dispose of waste; paint, water, solvents, etc. within acceptable environmental, regulatory, and job-specific guidelines.
Display proper spray application technique and adjustment of equipment to produce a quality finish with minimal waste and overspray.
Demonstrate ability to properly maintain spray equipment.
Demonstrate how to properly mix paint in preparation for spray painting.
Demonstrate how to use each type of spray equipment to properly apply paint to selected surfaces.
Perform cleaning and maintenance on spray equipment per the manufacturer's instructions.
Demonstrate how to measure the thickness of wet and dry paint films.
Demonstrate how to measure the viscosity of paints and coatings.
Wood Finish's
Recognize hardwoods and softwoods.
Recognize open-grain and closed-grain woods.
Use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content of selected wood surfaces.
Demonstrate proper hand and power tool sanding techniques and cleaning of selected wood substrates.
Use bleach to lighten selected wood substrates.
Apply fillers to selected open-grained substrates.
Apply a sealer to selected wood substrates.
Apply stains to selected interior/exterior substrates.
Apply clear finishes to selected wood substrates: Varnish
Apply clear finishes to selected wood substrates: Lacquer
Apply clear finishes to selected wood substrates: Shellac
Apply clear finishes to selected wood substrates: Polyurethane
Wallcovering
Estimate the amount of wallcovering needed using various estimating techniques.
Select the proper adhesive for a particular wall covering.
Prepare a surface for wall covering.
Install selected wall coverings and borders with an emphasis on working around windows, doors, light fixtures, and other obstacles.
Demonstrate the ability to install wall coverings in difficult places such as stairs, slant walls, dormers, and archways.
Recognize and correct common wall covering failures.
Correctly apply a variety of wall coverings using the proper technique when confronted with doors, windows, dormers, archways, and other architectural elements.
Blasting
Demonstrate the use proper use of a conventional abrasive blast system.
Demonstrate the selection of a properly fitting blast nozzle and holder.
Demonstrate basic safety in the operation of a conventional abrasive blast system.
Create a surface that meets industry standards defining an achievable surface cleanliness level
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