MEC3230 Refinishing 3
Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students demonstrate knowledge and skills of advanced finishing techniques, including custom painting, mixing, tinting, colour and texture matching.
- Prerequisite
- MEC3200: Refinishing 2
- Parameters
- Access to spray equipment, surface repair equipment and related resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate safe work practices, and follow all product warnings and labels identified by the product manufacturers, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and Occupational Health and Safety
1.1 demonstrate knowledge of health hazards and environmental impacts of products used
1.2 demonstrate knowledge of special procedures in the preparation of plastic and vinyl parts
2 investigate and describe advanced products, techniques and equipment used to achieve an acceptable original equipment manufacturer finish
2.1 explain alternative spray equipment
2.2 describe types and uses of spray booths
2.3 explain compressors and drying systems
2.4 identify styles and techniques of custom painting
2.5 explain mixing and tinting systems
2.6 analyze colour/texture and identify the following:
2.6.1 lightness/darkness
2.6.2 cast
2.6.3 brightness
2.7 describe how colours are matched
2.8 explain how to create textured finishes
2.9 describe various paint mixing/tinting procedures
3 apply an advanced level finish
3.1 demonstrate advanced topcoat application techniques
3.2 identify styles and techniques of custom painting
3.3 apply a custom paint job
3.4 perform advanced troubleshooting of application/equipment problems
3.5 demonstrate proper selection and application of colour coats for plastic and vinyl
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
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