Maricopa Community Colleges  PNT101   19966-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/95
PNT101 19966-20046 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Basic Painting
Orientation to the trade, apprentice responsibilities, trade mathematics, basic ladders and scaffolds. Preparation and application procedures of various types of surfaces, causes of paint failures and remedies, overview of basic materials. Prerequisites: Indentured apprentice with the Phoenix Painters and Decorators Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PNT101   19966-20046 Basic Painting
1. Describe the relationship between the apprentice and the apprenticeship committee. (I)
2. Solve basic mathematical problems encounters in the painting trade. (II)
3. Identify and select the correct ladder for a specific job. (III)
4. Identify and select the correct scaffolding for a specific job. (III)
5. Rig and erect scaffolds.(III)
6. Paint from a ladder or scaffold in order to complete a Job. (III)
7. Prepare specific types of wood surfaces for painting. (IV)
8. Prepare specific types of metal surfaces for painting. (IV)
9. Prepare specific types of masonry and concrete surfaces for painting (IV)
10. Prepare specific types of plaster and drywall surfaces for painting. (IV)
11. Prepare specific types of miscellaneous surfaces for painting. (IV)
12. List the commonly-used solvents and thinners, and identify their function. (V)
13. Identify and define the basic components of paint. (V)
14. Describe the use of different coatings in order to change appearance of paint. (V)
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PNT101   19966-20046 Basic Painting
    I. Introduction to Apprenticeship
        A. Description and Scope of the Trade
        B. The Apprenticeship System
        C. Management Organization
        D. Apprentice Rights and Responsibilities
        E. Common Trade Terms
      II. Mathematical Review
          A. Review of Basic Math
            1. Addition
            2. Subtraction
            3. Multiplication
            4. Division
            5. Fractions
            6. Decimals
          B. Standards of Measurement
            1. Units of Length
            2. Area
            3. Volume
          C. Metric System
            1. Length
            2. Area
            3. Volume
        III. Basic Ladders and Scaffolds
            A. Ladders and Scaffolds
              1. Purpose
              2. Straight Ladders
              3. Trestles
              4. Step Ladders
            B. Scaffolding and Rigging
              1. Outrigger
              2. Hanging
              3. Swinging
              4. Built-Up Type
          IV. Preparation of Surfaces and Application Procedures
              A. Wood Surfaces
                1. New Exterior Wood Surfaces
                2. Previously Painted Exterior Wood Surfaces
                3. New Interior Wood Surfaces
                4. Previously Painted Interior Wood Surfaces
              B. Metal Surfaces
                1. Types of Surface Contaminants
                2. Solvents Cleaning
                3. Acid Cleaning
                4. White Metal Blast Cleaning
                5. Commercial Blast Cleaning
                6. Power Tool cleaning
                7. Hand Tool Cleaning
                8. Flame Cleaning
                9. Testing
                10. Application Procedures
              C. Masonry and Concrete Surfaces
                1. Preparing New Concrete Surfaces
                2. Efflorescence on Masonry Surfaces
                3. Preparing Concrete Floors
                4. Masonry Surface Floors
                5. Removing Old Finishes from Masonry
                6. Application Procedures
              D. Plaster and Drywall Surfaces
                1. Preparing New Plaster Surfaces
                2. Preparing Previously Painted Plaster
                3. Repairing Plaster Surfaces
                4. Preparing New Gypsum Drywall
                5. Preparing Previously Painted Drywall
              E. Miscellaneous Surfaces
                1. Asbestos-Cement Composition Boards, Shingles
                2. Hardboard, Pressed Board, Particle Board
                3. Asphalt and asphalt Coated Surfaces
                4. Fiberglass
                5. Canvas Decking and Awning Materials
                6. Glass
                7. Acoustical Ceiling Materials
                8. Fire or Smoke Damaged Surfaces
              F. Basic Wood Finishing
                1. Type of Wood
                2. Preparing New Wood Clear/ Stained Finished
                3. Removing Old Coatings for Clear/Stained Finishes
                4. Bleaching wood Surfaces - Clear/Stained Finishes
                5. Staining Wood
                6. Wood Fillers for Open Grain Woods
                7. Clear Coatings and Finishes
              G. Common Application Problems
                1. Specific Problems
                2. Causes
                3. Prevention
            V. Basic Materials
                A. Solvents and Thinners
                  1. Hydrocarbons
                  2. Trepenes
                  3. Ketones
                B. Composition
                  1. Pigment
                  2. Vehicles
                  3. Thinners or Solvents
                  4. Driers
                  5. Appearances
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