R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071: PAINTER AND DECORATOR
under Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.17
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Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act
Loi sur la qualification professionnelle et l’apprentissage
des gens de métier
REGULATION 1071
Amended to: O. Reg. 101/01
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
Note: This Regulation was revoked on April 9, 2001. See: O. Reg. 101/01, s. 11.
This Regulation is made in English only.
1. In this Regulation,
“certified trade” means the trade of painter and decorator;
“painter and decorator” means a person who,
(a) prepares and performs interior and exterior work to plaster, wallboard, wood, metal, concrete masonry, stucco and allied materials,
(b) erects scaffolding including swing stage,
(c) prepares and performs work by steam wallpaper stripping machines and applies wall coverings, wallpaper, grass cloth, wood veneer, vinyl fabrics and allied materials,
(d) prepares and performs work by mechanical processes, blow torches, spray guns and sandblasting. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 1.
2. The trade of painter and decorator is designated as a certified trade for the purposes of the Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 2.
3. The certified trade is composed of two branches as follows:
1. Branch 1, commercial and residential painter and decorator as set out in subclauses 1 (a), (b) and (c).
2. Branch 2, industrial painter and decorator as set out in subclauses 1 (a), (b) and (d). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 3.
4. Despite section 3 of Regulation 1055 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, a person who has,
(a) successfully completed a basic course in painting and decorating at a secondary school; and
(b) been recommended to the Director by the principal of the school where he or she completed the course for enrollment as an apprentice in the certified trade,
may be registered as an apprentice in the certified trade. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 4.
5. (1) An apprentice training program is established for the certified trade.
(2) An apprentice training program shall consist of three periods of related training and work experience of 1,800 hours for each period for Branch 1 and Branch 2,
(a) at full-time educational classes provided at a college of applied arts and technology or in courses that in the opinion of the Director are equivalent thereto in the subjects contained in Part I of Schedule 1 for Branch 1 and in the subjects contained in Part II of Schedule 1 for Branch 2; and
(b) in work experience training provided by the employer of the apprentice in the subjects contained in Part I of Schedule 2 for Branch 1 and in the subjects contained in Part II of Schedule 2 for Branch 2. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 5.
6. The subjects of examination for an apprentice in the certified trade are the subjects contained in Schedules 1 and 2. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 6.
7. (1) The holder of a certificate of apprenticeship or certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the certified trade may be issued a certificate of qualification in Branch 2 of the certified trade upon successful completion of a further period of 1,800 hours of work experience and related training in the subjects contained in Part II of Schedule 1 and Part II of Schedule 2.
(2) The holder of a certificate of apprenticeship or certificate of qualification in Branch 2 of the certified trade may be issued a certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the certified trade upon successful completion of a further period of 1,800 hours of work experience and related training in the subjects contained in Part I of Schedule I and Part I of Schedule 2. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 7.
8. The rate of wages for an apprentice in the certified trade whether for the regular daily hours of the apprentice or for hours in excess of the regular daily hours of the apprentice, shall not be less than,
(a) during the first period of related training and work experience, the applicable minimum rate of wages set out in section 10 of Regulation 325 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990;
(b) during the second period of related training and work experience, the wages referred to in clause (a) plus 30 per cent; and
(c) during the third period of related training and work experience, the wages referred to in clause (a) plus 60 per cent. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 8.
9. The number of apprentices who may be employed by an employer in the certified trade shall not exceed,
(a) where the employer is a journeyman in the trade, one apprentice plus one additional apprentice for every three journeymen employed by that employer in the trade and with whom the apprentice is working; and
(b) where the employer is not a journeyman in the trade, one apprentice for the first journeyman employed by the employer plus one additional apprentice for each additional three journeymen employed by that employer in that trade and with whom the apprentice is working. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 9.
10. Despite section 9, on the recommendation of the provincial advisory committee or a local apprenticeship committee approved under the Act for the certified trade, the Director may determine the ratio of apprentices to journeymen who may be employed by an employer in the certified trade. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 10.
11. The Director shall issue a progress record to each apprentice and the apprentice shall record therein the time that he or she spends in related training and work experience and the apprentice shall be responsible for the safekeeping of his or her progress record. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 11.
12. (1) Section 9 and subsection 10 (2) of the Act do not apply to any person who works or is employed in the certified trade.
(2) Subsection 10 (3) of the Act does not apply to an employer in the certified trade. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 12.
13. A certificate of qualification in the certified trade is not required to be renewed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, s. 13.
SCHEDULE 1
Part I
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING
ITEM |
COLUMN 1 |
COLUMN 2 |
COLUMN 3 |
Course |
Subject |
Instruction to be Given | |
1 |
Mathematics |
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals. Weights and measures. Ratio and proportion. Percentage, discounts and simple interest. Areas, volumes, linear and angular mensuration. Simple equations and formulae calculations. Metric system; conversion methods. | |
2 |
Communications |
General |
Reading comprehension. Trade terminology, usage. Sentence and paragraph structure. Letter, report writing. Work, material and parts orders. Interpretation, use of manufacturers’ manuals and instructions, job specifications. Oral communication. |
3 |
Drafting |
Basic Drafting and Interpretation |
Architectural drafting techniques; scales, symbols, projections. Preparation of elementary trade related working drawings and dimensioned sketches. Reading and interpretation of construction plans, elevations; specifications for frame, masonry, concrete construction. Details, work schedules. Wall and ceiling surface areas for decorating estimates. Bills of material preparation. |
4 |
Trade Tools and Procedures |
Safety |
Safety rules and safe operating procedures. The Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Workers’ Compensation Act. Protective clothing and equipment. First Aid. Fire prevention; use and maintenance of fire fighting equipment. Handling and storage of flammable and toxic materials and solvents. Ventilation. Dangers of spontaneous combustion. Lead poisoning, dermatitis and silica dust hazards. Correct use of lifting and hoisting equipment, electric power tools and equipment. Good housekeeping. |
Hand Tools |
Care and use of paint brushes (bristle, nylon), fitches. Paint rollers. Graining, marbling, blending, mottling, texturing, stippling tools and rollers. Stencil knives. Putty knives, scrapers, wire brushes. Paperhanging brushes, rollers, cutters, shears, chalklines. | ||
Power Tools and Equipment |
Types, use and maintenance of portable air and electric sanders, grinders, brushes. Abrasive materials; types, grits, grades. Paint burning torches, steam wallpaper stripping machines, air compressors, sandblasting equipment. Taping machines. Scaffolding, ladders, steps, trestles. Swingstages (manual and electric), bosun’s chairs and related equipment. | ||
Layout and Measuring Devices |
Care and use of rules, tapes, squares, straightedges, compasses and dividers, plumb bobs, chalk lines. Patterns, templates, stencils. Viscosity cups. Paint film gauges. | ||
5 |
Trade Practices |
Properties and Characteristics |
Chemical properties, uses, drying characteristics of organic and synthetic coating materials. Temperature and humidity effects. Paints, enamels (alkyds, phenolics), varnishes, lacquers, shellacs, calcimine primers, sealers, epoxy resins, silicones, vinyls, emulsion coatings, oils, waxes; wood stains, bleaches, preservatives. Adhesives. |
Formulation |
Types and purpose of pigments, vehicles or binders, extenders, driers, accelerators and retarders, thinners, solvents, catalysts. | ||
Mixing |
Material mixing, reduction, viscosity, straining for brush, roller or spray application. Material, thinner or solvent compatibility and intermixing. Tinting colours. Colour harmony; theory, styling, recognition. Colour cards. Matching and tinting to samples. Material covering and hiding properties. Paint and coating film failure; recognition, terminology and causes. Corrective procedures. Paint systems and specifications. Film thickness and adhesion tests. | ||
6 |
Trade Practices |
Brush and Roller Techniques |
Brush types, sizes, purpose. Cleaning methods and materials. Brush manipulation for specific materials; flowing on, brushing out, cutting in, laying off. Avoiding runs and sags. Lining and striping procedures. Roller application techniques. |
7 |
Trade Practices |
Spray Guns and Equipment |
Conventional and airless (hydraulic) gun types. Operating principles, component parts. Syphon cups and pressure pots. Cleaning, adjustment and maintenance procedures. Types and construction of air and fluid hoses, couplings and adaptors. Pressure drop. Air transformer types, purpose and installation. Minimum pipe sizes. Moisture and oil problems and correction. Adjustment and maintenance. |
Spraying Techniques |
Use and servicing of organic vapor and dust type respirators and masks. Masking procedures after surface preparation. Use of masking tape and taping machine. Importance of correct gun type, fluid tip and air cap combination, fluid and spreader adjustment, regulated air and fluid pressures, viscosity for material used. Spray patterns and corrective adjustments. Gun position, distance, stroking, triggering, speed and overlap. Practice spraying of vertical and horizontal panels, inside and outside corners. | ||
8 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Protection of floors, trim, furniture. Use of drop sheets, building paper, masking tape. |
Interior Work |
New plaster; drying time, use of moisture meter. Surface neutralizing requirements and materials. | ||
(Plaster and Wallboard) |
Hotspot treatment. Use of litmus paper. Stain causes, killing methods and materials. | ||
Repairing cracks and holes; preparation and cutting out. Filling materials; mixing and application. Types of wallboards and joint cements. Joint taping and sanding methods. | |||
Preparation of previously painted and papered plaster. Gas fume discolouration. Washing methods and materials. Old calcimine removal and stripping off wallpaper. | |||
Surface sanding requirements. Sand paper types and grades. Hand and power sanding techniques. | |||
Priming and Sealing |
Surface porosity. Types and use of oil based, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic primers and sealers. Thinners, viscosity. Tinting methods. Brush and roller application. | ||
Second Coat |
Drying times between coats. Between coat sanding. Material types, tinting and thinning. Application. | ||
Finish Coat |
Finishing material types, hiding and covering qualities; enamels, flats. Tinting methods. Mixing, consistency. Application and laying off. Stippling techniques. | ||
Latex Paints |
No neutralizing required. Effects of zinc sulphate and sizing materials under latex paints. Tinting materials and methods. Mixing; overthinning effects. Application methods. | ||
9 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade and architects’ specifications for finish and number of coats. Wood absorption qualities. Peeling, scaling and blistering causes. |
Interior Work |
Use of spatchling materials. Treatment of knots, sap and bleeding stains. | ||
(New, Painted or Varnished Wood) |
Paint removal techniques; burning, use of paint removers. Safety precautions. Neutralizing. | ||
Preparation of varnished wood for enamel. Wax and polish removal, washing methods and materials. Special undercoats for varnished woodwork. | |||
Priming Coat |
Types and choice of primers, thinners and driers. Consistency. Brush and roller application and laying off. | ||
Undercoats |
Drying time before recoating. Types of undercoats. Sanding and dusting between coats. Consistency. Tinting colours. Use of putties and stopping. Undercoat application and laying off. Material quantities. | ||
Finish Coats |
Finishing materials; flats, semi-gloss, enamels. Number of coats. Matching colours. Brush, roller and spray application techniques. Temperature requirements. Enamel rubbing methods. | ||
10 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Old and new surface preparation techniques. Mill scale, rust and corrosion treatment; types and use of corrosion inhibiting materials. Paint receiving qualities of metals. Pre-paint treatment of galvanized metal. Old paint removal methods. |
(Metal) |
Priming Coat |
Metal primer types and correct usage. Heat resisting paints, heat effects on light colours, conductivity. Brush, roller and spray application. | |
Second and Finishing Coats |
Paint and enamel types for metal finishing. Industrial colour code and piping code. Colour harmony; room finishes. Material costing. Brush, roller and spray application. | ||
11 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Absorptive qualities of concrete, brick, stone, concrete blocks. Moisture content, use of moisture meter. Use of acids and cleaning solutions. Neutralizing with zinc sulphate; litmus paper tests. Efflorescence treatment. Pointing and stopping materials and methods. |
(Concrete and Masonry) |
Priming Coat |
Characteristics of polyvinyl acetate (P.V.A.), acrylic, oil and varnish sealers. Thinner types. Thinning and tinting primer coat. Application methods. | |
Second and Finish Coats |
Determination of material quantities. Colour harmony. Concrete floor paints, thinner types and uses. P.V.A. and acrylic finishes. Multi-coloured paints and undercoats. Cement finishes. Correct brush, roller or spray application method for material used. Techniques for laying out and stripping concrete floors. | ||
12 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Woods to paint or stain; weathering effects, causes of peeling, scaling, blistering. Interior dampness or condensation effects; correction methods, testing with litmus paper and moisture meter. |
(Wood) |
Architects’ specifications for finish and number of coats. Old paint removal methods. Wire brushing, sanding, dusting. Spotting-in burned off areas. Knot and sap treatment. Caulking compound application. | ||
Priming Coat |
Exterior primers, purchased or painter prepared; function and consistency. Types of oil, thinners, driers and usage. | ||
Absorption qualities of various woods. Reasons for brush application, not spray. Controlled penetration theory. | |||
2-Coat system (Heavy priming coat). Back priming. | |||
Second Coat |
Puttying, sanding and caulking requirements. Exterior paints; brands, grades, fade resistant colours and usage. | ||
Thinning and application methods. | |||
Finish Coat |
Use of ready mixed coloured paints. Self cleaning whites. White tinting bases. Pigment volume. Thinner types and usage. Avoiding oil use in finish coats. | ||
Application methods. Material quantities. | |||
13 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Cleaning off old roofs. Fastening loose shingles. Good roof paint and stain grades. Materials and mixing methods. Harmonizing colour combination with trim. Number of coats. |
First and Finish Coats |
Paint and stain application methods. Brush types. Covering butts. Material mixing for finish coat. Material quantities. | ||
14 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Specifications for finish type and number of coats. Cleaning and neutralizing. Efflorescence treatment. Crack repairs, pointing and stopping. Litmus paper and moisture meter tests. |
(Concrete and Stucco) |
Priming Coat |
Use of P.V.A., acrylic, oil and varnish sealers, thinners. Consistency. Tinting colours. Brush, roller or spray application. | |
Finish Coat |
Colour harmony. Application of P.V.A., acrylic, oil finishes, multi-coloured paints and their undercoats. Application methods and equipment for cement and stucco finishes. Material quantities. | ||
15 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Hand and power metal cleaning tools and techniques. Sandblasting methods. Rust and corrosion causes; chemical treatments, rust inhibiting materials. Galvanized metal treatment. |
(Metal) |
Paint removal; use of alkaline and emulsion cleaners, passivating treatment, pH testing. Steam cleaning. | ||
Priming Coat |
Material specifications for exposure and environment. Antifouling paints. Red lead (and additives) primers; advantages, usage. Primers for aluminum, bright metals. Wash primers. Wetting ability. Drying time. Heat resisting paints for smoke stacks. Epoxies. Thinners, solvents, catalysts. Mixing and thinning procedures. Brush, roller and spray application. | ||
Second or Finish Coat |
Recoating requirements. Water and salt water effects on metals and paints. Suitable types of paints, enamels, lacquers, epoxies. Graphite paints. Metallic dust mixtures. Material application methods. Metal roof painting techniques. Field touch-up painting. | ||
16 |
Wood Finishing |
Old Finish Removal |
Liquid remover types and usage. Block removers. Purpose of neutralizing. Cleaning methods. Fire hazards. |
Bleaching procedures; materials and brush types. | |||
Types of shellacs and solvents. Consistency and cuts. Temperature and humidity effects. Application methods. Between coat treatment. | |||
Putty types, uses, mixing and colouring. Application and excess removal methods. | |||
First and Second (Finish) Varnish Coats |
Varnish types and grades. Reducing solvents. Application techniques; preventing runs, sags, imperfections. Between coat sanding. Rubbing down, cleaning and polishing materials and techniques. Material quantities. | ||
Lacquer Coats |
Lacquer sealers. Clear brushing and spraying lacquers. Lacquer thinners, use for reducing. Temperature and humidity effects, use of retarders. Brush and spray application techniques, preventing runs and sags. Sanding between coats. Cleaning and polishing materials and techniques. | ||
17 |
Wood Finishing |
Preparation |
Finish specifications. Old varnish removal; hand and power wire brushing, sanding, dusting methods. Correct abrasive use. |
Exterior Work |
Stain mixing, filler colouring and application techniques. Drying time and excess removal. Use of prepared stains and tinted sealers. Equalizing suction. | ||
(Natural, Stain, Varnish Finish) |
Putty types; mixing, colouring, application and excess removal. | ||
First and Second Varnish Coats |
Use of correct varnish, reducing solvent, brush types. Application techniques; preventing runs, sags, imperfections. Temperature and humidity effects. Between coat treatment. | ||
18 |
Interior Decorating |
Preparation |
Repairing ceiling, wall cracks and imperfections. Treatment of old and new plaster and wallboard, calcimine and water base paints. Stripping and readying papered surfaces. Neutralizing methods. |
(Paperhanging) |
Size types, purpose; preparation and application methods. | ||
Cutting and Pasting |
Checking pattern, run and lot number. Starting procedure. Measuring, cutting lengths and removing curl. Pasting and folding short and long ends. Matching, plumbing and trimming. Starting and finishing conditions. Filling in. Butting seams and rolling. Hand tool types and usage. Turning corners and cutting around lights. | ||
Hanging Paper and Border |
Finishing and joining conditions. Hanging level. Matching sloping ceilings. First strip application. Butting joints. | ||
Hanging Panels |
Laying out panels and block pattern. Panel to stile ratio. Chalk line use. Centering pattern. Hanging field, stiles and border. | ||
Papering Stair Wells and Halls |
Starting procedure. Correct top. Cutting paper to fit stair well rake. | ||
19 |
Interior Decorating |
Preparation |
Surface repairs and treatment. |
Wall Coverings |
Grass Cloth, Wood Veneers |
Special primer and adhesive types and application methods. Material soaking, wet or dry trimming and application techniques. Eliminating springing and bubbles. Adherence to manufacturers’ instructions. | |
Vinyl Wall Covering |
Tests for minimum allowable wall moisture content. Applying special colour matched primers and adhesives for vinyl fabric. Hanging procedures. Overlapping and cutting edges. Joints 4I minimum from inside and outside corners. Removing excess adhesive from fabric. Adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for lot number and shading. | ||
20 |
Interior Decorating |
Graining |
Surface preparation. Filling and sanding. Ground coats; correct colour, mixing and straining. Application of prepared coats and mixed coats. Mixing glaze with colours. Distemper colours and usage. Thinner types. Ground coat application, rubbing in, softening. Action of oils, turpentine, driers. Megilp types and usage. Wood grain characteristics. Graining processes and tools. Varnish types and application. |
Blending |
Colour harmony. Mixing colours. Retarding methods. Use of softener and cheese cloth pad. | ||
Mottling |
Application and starting techniques. Retarding and setting. Varnish types and usage. Causes of creeping, sissing and sagging. | ||
Stippling |
Surface preparation as required. First coat; material types, colour mixing and application methods. Sanding. Second and finish coats; material types, tinting and application methods. Use of stippling tools and decorative rollers. | ||
Glazing and Antiquing |
Surface preparation as required. Undercoats; material and thinner types. Colour preparation. Brushing techniques. Types of glazes. Mixing glazing colours. Application tools and methods. Finishing. | ||
Texturing |
Surface preparation as required. Sealer types, purpose. Application over old and new surfaces. Texture types available. Correct consistency. Application methods, tools and equipment. | ||
Marbling |
Surface preparation as required. Mixing of base colours. Marble types and characteristics. Mixing and applying ground colour coat. Marking off techniques, drying time. Mixing and applying glaze. Veining colours. Veining and softening tools and techniques. |
Part II
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
INDUSTRIAL
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING
ITEM |
COLUMN 1 |
COLUMN 2 |
COLUMN 3 |
Course |
Subject |
Instruction to be Given | |
1 |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals. Weights and measures. Ratio and proportion. Percentage, discounts and simple interest. Areas, volumes, linear and angular mensuration. Simple equations and formulae calculations. Metric system; conversion methods. |
2 |
Communications |
General |
Reading comprehension. Trade terminology, usage. Sentence and paragraph structure. Letter, report writing. Work, material and parts orders. Interpretation, use of manufacturers’ manuals and instructions, job specifications. Oral communication. |
3 |
Blueprint Reading |
General |
Architectural drafting techniques; scales, symbols, projections. Reading and interpretation of construction plans, elevations, specifications for frame, masonry, concrete and structural steel construction. Details, work schedules. Surface areas for estimates. Bills of material preparation. |
4 |
Trade Tools and Procedures |
Safety |
Safety rules and safe operating procedures. The Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Workers’ Compensation Act. Protective clothing and equipment. First aid. Fire prevention; use and maintenance of fire fighting equipment. Handling and storage of flammable and toxic materials and solvents. Ventilation. Dangers of spontaneous combustion. Lead poisoning, dermatitis and silica dust hazards. |
Correct use of lifting and hoisting equipment, scaffolds, ladders, swing-stages; electric power tools and equipment, sandblasting equipment; conventional, air-less and electro-static spraying equipment. Working inside vessels; mandatory use of air-fed hoods, spark-proof tools and equipment, explosion-proof electrical devices. Good housekeeping. | |||
Hand Tools |
Care and use of paint brushes (bristle, nylon). Paint rollers. Scrapers, chipping hammer, wire brushes. | ||
Power Tools and Equipment |
Types, use and maintenance of portable air and electric sanders, grinders, chipping hammers, brushes. Abrasive materials; types, grits, grades. Air compressors, sandblasting equipment. Taping machines. Scaffolding, ladders, steps, trestles. Swing-stages (manual and electric), bosun’s-chairs and related equipment. Correct use of ropes and cables. Knot types, usage, tying. | ||
Spray Guns and Equipment |
Conventional and airless (hydraulic) gun types. Operating principles, component parts. Syphon cups and pressure pots. Cleaning, adjustment and maintenance procedures. Types and construction of air and fluid hoses, couplings and adaptors. Pressure drop. Air transformer types, purpose and installation. Minimum pipe sizes. Moisture and oil problems and correction. Adjustment and maintenance. | ||
Layout and Measuring Devices |
Care and use of rules, tapes, squares, straightedges, compasses and dividers, plumb bobs, chalk lines. Patterns, templates, stencils. Viscosity cups. Paint film gauges. Moisture meters. | ||
5 |
Coating Materials |
Properties and Characteristics |
Chemical properties, uses, drying characteristics of organic and synthetic coating materials. Temperature and humidity effects. Paints, enamels (alkyds, phenolics), varnishes, lacquers, shellacs, sealers, silicones, vinyls, emulsion coatings, oils, waxes; wood stains, bleaches, preservatives. Adhesives. Protective coatings; vinyls, chlorinated rubber based, neoprene, epons, epoxy resins. Mastics and cements. Selection factors for environmental conditions: sunlight and water, stress, impact, abrasion, heat, water, salts, solvents, alkalis, acids, oxidation. Manufacturers’ technical data. |
Formulation |
Types and purpose of pigments, vehicles or binders, extenders, driers, accelerators and retarders, thinners, solvents, catalysts. | ||
Mixing |
Material mixing, reduction, viscosity, straining for brush, roller or spray application. Material, thinner or solvent compatibility and intermixing. Material covering and hiding properties. Paint and coating film failure; recognition, terminology and causes. Corrective procedures. Paint systems and mil thickness specifications. Film thickness and adhesion tests. | ||
6 |
Surface Preparation |
Cleaning (Hand Tools) |
Job specifications for coatings to be applied, correct surface preparation method. Correct use of wire brush, paint scraper, chipping hammer. |
(Power Tools) |
Correct use of rotary brush, sanders, chipping hammers (electric or pneumatic). | ||
(Sandblasting) |
Cost advantages over other methods. Selection factors: silica sand grain size, type; dust or “fines”. Hose type, size, lengths, “deadman” shut-off controls. Nozzle size and type to ensure sufficient air pressure. Air supply: adequate pressure and volume for nozzle type. Moisture or contaminant separation (including air supply to airfed hoods). Continuous, intermittent and double outlet sandblast systems. Brush-off, commercial and white metal blast finishes. | ||
(Solvent Use) |
Use on old surfaces in good condition, not requiring mechanical preparation. Use on new but contaminated surfaces. Use between coats to prevent inter-coat contamination. | ||
Selection of suitable solvents. | |||
(Other Methods) |
Water-wash pressure cleaning. Acid etches. Degreasing solutions. Flame cleaning. | ||
7 |
Paint Application |
Brush Techniques |
Brush types, sizes, purpose. Cleaning methods and materials. Brush manipulation for specific materials; flowing on, brushing out, cutting in, laying off. Avoiding runs and sags. Lining and striping procedures. |
Roller Techniques |
Types of rollers: dip, fountain and pressure; roller application methods; cleaning. | ||
Spraying Techniques (Conventional) |
Use and servicing of organic vapor and dust type respirators and masks. Masking procedures after surface preparation. Use of masking tape and taping machine. Importance of correct gun type, fluid tip and air cap combination, fluid and spreader adjustment, regulated air and fluid pressures, viscosity for material used. Spray patterns and corrective adjustments. | ||
(Airless Spray) |
Principles of airless spraying: equipment required and procedures for use; pressures, head types for materials used. Precautions. | ||
(Electrostatic) |
Principles of electrostatic spraying: equipment and procedures; precautions. | ||
8 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Old and new surface preparation. Mill scale, rust and corrosion treatment; types and use of corrosion inhibiting materials. Paint receiving qualities of metals. Pre-paint treatment of galvanized metal. Old paint removal methods. |
(Metal) |
Priming Coat |
Metal primer types and correct usage. Heat resisting paints, heat effects on light colours, conductivity. Brush, roller and spray application. | |
Second and Finish Coats |
Paint and enamel types for metal finishing. Industrial colour code and piping code. Colour harmony; room finishes. Material costing. Brush, roller and spray application. | ||
9 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Absorptive qualities of concrete, brick, stone, concrete blocks. Moisture content, use of moisture meter. Use of acids and cleaning solutions. Neutralizing with zinc sulphate; litmus paper tests. Efflorescence treatment. Pointing and stopping materials and methods. |
(Concrete and Masonry) |
Priming Coat |
Characteristics of polyvinyl acetate (P.V.A.), acrylic, oil and varnish sealers. Thinner types. Thinning and tinting primer coat. Application methods. | |
Second and Finish Coats |
Determination of material quantities. Colour harmony. Concrete floor paints, thinner types and uses. P.V.A. and acrylic finishes. Multi-coloured paints and undercoats. Cement finishes. Correct brush, roller or spray application method for material used. Techniques for laying out and stripping concrete floors. | ||
(Wood) |
Preparation and Finishing |
Wood and paint defects and condition, corrective action, surface preparation. Trade finish specifications and materials. Brush, roller or spray application procedures as required. | |
10 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Specifications for finish type and number of coats. Cleaning and neutralizing. Efflorescence treatment. Crack repairs, pointing and stopping. Litmus paper and moisture meter tests. |
(Concrete and Stucco) |
Priming Coat |
Use of P.V.A., acrylic, oil and varnish sealers, thinners. Consistency. Tinting colours. Brush, roller or spray application. | |
Finish Coat |
Colour harmony. Application of P.V.A., acrylic, oil finishes, multi-coloured paints and their undercoats. Application methods and equipment for cement and stucco finishes. Material quantities. | ||
(Wood) |
Preparation and Finishing |
Woods to paint or stain; weathering effects, causes of peeling, scaling, blistering. Testing and correction methods. Wood and surface preparation. Trade finish specifications and materials. Brush, roller and spray application procedures as required. | |
11 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Hand and power metal cleaning. Sandblasting. Critical priming of bare metal. Rust and corrosion causes; chemical treatments, rust inhibiting materials. Galvanized metal treatment. Paint removal; use of alkaline and emulsion cleaners, passivating treatment, pH testing. Steam cleaning. |
(Metal) |
Priming Coat |
Material specifications for exposure and environment. Antifouling paints. Red lead (and additives) primers; advantages, usage. Primers for aluminum, bright metals. Wash primers. Wetting ability. Drying time. Heat resisting paints for smoke stacks. Epoxies. Thinners, solvents, catalysts. Mixing and thinning procedures. Brush, roller and spray application. | |
Second or Finish Coat |
Recoating requirements. Water and salt water effects on metals and paints. Suitable types of paints, enamels, lacquers, epoxies. Graphite paints. Metallic dust mixtures. Material application methods. Metal roof painting techniques. Field touch-up painting. | ||
12 |
Special Coatings and Techniques |
Epoxy and Urethane Compounds, Powdered Coatings (Inorganic Zinc) |
Properties and characteristics of epoxyesters and “two-package” catalyzed epoxy finishes; urethane oils, moisture cured urethanes, “two-package” catalyzed urethanes; powdered coatings, special thinners required; various drying rates, pot-life. Mixing and application precautions. |
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, Sched. 1.
SCHEDULE 2
Part I
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING
ITEM |
COLUMN 1 |
COLUMN 2 |
COLUMN 3 |
Course |
Subject |
Work Experience Training | |
1 |
Trade Tools and Procedures |
General |
Safety rules and removal of all hazards. The Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Workers’ Compensation Act. Care and use of hand and power tools and equipment, including erection and use of ladders, scaffolds, swing stages, bosun’s chairs and related equipment, layout and measuring devices. |
2 |
Trade Practices |
Coating Materials |
Familiarization with chemical properties, uses, drying characteristics of organic and synthetic coating materials. Paint failure causes and corrective action. Material formulation; mixing, colouring, reduction, straining and application techniques. Colour harmony; theory, styling and recognition. Matching and tinting. Paint systems. |
Brush and Roller Work |
Familiarization with brush types and purpose. Care and cleaning methods. Brushing techniques. Lining and striping. Roller application methods. | ||
Spray Painting |
Familiarization with conventional and airless (hydraulic) spray equipment; principles, components, uses, cleaning and maintenance. Spraying techniques; gun selection, pressures, material viscosity, spray patterns and adjustments. Mask use and servicing. | ||
3 |
Interior Decorating |
Preparation |
Protection of floors, trim and furnishings. Trade finish specification. Repairing cracks and holes in wood, plaster, wallboard and concrete. Taping and filling wallboard joints. Neutralizing plaster, concrete and galvanized metal surfaces. Killing stains in wood and plaster. Knot treatment. Treating previously painted, papered or varnished surfaces. Use of paint and varnish removers; neutralizing operations. Sanding, scraping, stripping and sandblasting operations. |
Sealing, Priming, Filling |
Sizing new plaster. Sealer application. Priming wood, plaster, wallboard, concrete and metal. Use of oil, spirit and water stains and fillers. Bleaching agents. Application of concrete block fillers. Between coat sanding. | ||
Undercoating and Finishing |
Mixing, tinting, reduction and application of oil paints, enamels, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers, P.V.A. and acrylic finishes, multi-coloured paints, concrete floor paints, catalyzed finishes and cement finishes by brush, roller and spray methods. | ||
4 |
Interior Decorating |
Preparation and Application |
Ceiling and wall preparation as required. Neutralizing and sizing. Cutting, fitting, pasting and hanging wallpaper. Fitting and finishing borders. Hanging panels, field, stiles and border. Hanging decorator’s cotton, lining paper, fabrics, grass cloth, wood veneers and vinyls. |
5 |
Interior Decorating |
Preparation and Application |
Surface preparation as required. Wood graining operations. Blending, mottling, stippling, glazing and antiquing and texturing operations. Marbling, veining and softening operations. |
Marbling, veining and softening operations. | |||
6 |
Exterior Work |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Repairing cracks and holes in wood, stucco and concrete. Pointing and stopping. Treating previously painted or varnished surfaces; old finish removal by burning and chemical strippers. |
Neutralizing and passivating treatments for wood, concrete and metal surfaces. Rust and corrosion treatment. Wire brushing, sanding, scraping and sandblasting operations. Wood preservative application. Knot treatment. Caulking. Fastening loose shingles. | |||
Sealing, Priming, Filling |
Priming wood, concrete, stucco and metal surfaces. Use of oil, spirit and water stains and fillers. Use of sealers and bleaching agents. Concrete block fillers. Between coat sanding. | ||
Undercoating and Finishing |
Mixing, tinting, reduction and application of oil paints, enamels, varnishes, lacquers, P.V.A. and acrylic finishes, heat resisting finishes, catalyzed materials, metallic dust mixtures, multi-coloured paints, cement finishes, by brush, roller and spray methods. Field touch-up painting. | ||
7 |
Special Coatings and Techniques |
Epoxy and Urethane Compounds |
Mixing, use and application of epoxyesters and “two-package” catalyzed epoxy finishes; urethane oils, moisture cured urethanes, on other than steel surfaces. |
Part II
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
INDUSTRIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING
ITEM |
COLUMN 1 |
COLUMN 2 |
COLUMN 3 |
Course |
Subject |
Work Experience Training | |
1 |
Trade Tools and Procedures |
General |
Safety rules and removal of all hazards. The Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Workers’ Compensation Act. Care and use of hand and power tools and equipment, including erection and use of ladders, scaffolds, swing stages, bosun’s chairs and related equipment, sandblasting and spraying equipment, layout and measuring devices. |
2 |
Trade Practices |
Coating Materials |
Familiarization with chemical properties, uses, drying characteristics of organic and synthetic coating materials. Protective coatings and selection factors. Paint failure causes and corrective action. Material formulation; mixing, colouring, reduction, straining and application techniques. Colour harmony; theory, styling and recognition. Matching and tinting. Paint systems. |
Brush and Roller Work |
Familiarization with brush types and purpose. Care and cleaning methods. Brushing techniques. Lining and striping. Roller application methods. | ||
Spray Painting |
Familiarization with conventional, airless (hydraulic), and electrostatic spray equipment; principles, components, uses, cleaning and maintenance. Spraying techniques; gun selection, pressures, material viscosity, spray patterns and adjustments. Mask use and servicing. Masking tape use. | ||
3 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Old and new surface preparation. Mill scale, rust and corrosion treatment. Pre-paint treatment of galvanized metal. Old paint removal. |
(Metal) |
Priming Coat |
Use of metal primers and heat resisting paints. Brush, roller and spray application. | |
Second and Finish Coats |
Use of paint and enamels for metal finishing. Industrial colour code and piping code. Material costing. Brush, roller and spray application. | ||
4 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Trade finish specifications. Use of moisture meter. Use of acids and cleaning solutions. Neutralizing with zinc sulphate; litmus paper tests. Efflorescence treatment. Pointing and stopping. |
(Concrete and Masonry) |
Priming Coat |
Use of polyvinyl acetate (P.V.A.), acrylic, oil and varnish sealers. Thinning and tinting primer coat. Application. | |
Second and Finish Coats |
Determination of material quantities. Use of concrete floor paints, P.V.A. and acrylic finishes, multicoloured paints and undercoats, cement finishes. Brush, roller or spray application. Laying out and stripping concrete floors. | ||
(Wood) |
Preparation and Finishing |
Trade finish specifications. Recognition and correction of wood and paint condition defects. Surface preparation. Determination of material quantities. Brush, roller and spray application and finishing as required. | |
5 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Specifications for finish and coats. Cleaning and neutralizing. Efflorescence treatment. Crack repairs, pointing and stopping. Litmus paper and moisture meter tests. |
(Concrete and Stucco) |
Priming Coat |
Use of P.V.A., acrylic, oil and varnish sealers, thinners. Tinting colours. Brush, roller or spray application. | |
Finish Coat |
Application of P.V.A., acrylic, oil finishes, multicoloured paints and their undercoats, cement and stucco finishes. Estimating material quantities. | ||
(Wood) |
Preparation and Finishing |
Trade finish specifications. Recognition, testing and correction of wood and paint condition defects. Surface preparation. Determination of material quantities. Brush, roller and spray application and finishing as required. | |
6 |
Painting |
Preparation |
Hand and power metal cleaning. Sandblasting: critical priming requirements. Use of chemical treatments, rust inhibiting materials. Galvanized metal treatment. Paint removal; use of alkaline and emulsion strippers, passivating treatment, pH testing. Steam cleaning. |
Material specifications. Use of antifouling paints, red lead (and additives) primers; primers for aluminum, bright metals; wash primers. Heat resisting paints for smoke stacks. Epoxies. Mixing and thinning. Brush, roller and spray application. | |||
Second or Finish Coat |
Suitable types of paints, enamels, lacquers, epoxies. Graphite paints. Metallic dust mixtures. Material application. Metal roof painting. Field touch-up painting. | ||
7 |
Special Coatings and Techniques |
Epoxy and Urethane Compounds, Powdered Coatings (Inorganic Zinc) |
Mixing, use and application of epoxyesters and “two-package” catalyzed epoxy finishes; urethane oils, moisture cured urethanes, “two-package” catalyzed urethanes; powdered coatings. |
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1071, Sched. 2.