This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Painting Failures and Remedies Two
Covers how to recognize and remedy paint/coating failures caused by improper preparation and application of coatings, as well as coating discoloration.
Job Supervision, Planning, and Control
Covers skills and leadership traits associated with the successful supervisor, including how to supervise and motivate employees, how to estimate a job, the use of contract documents, and methods for controlling materials and tools/equipment.
Coatings Three
Describes unique properties, safety and health considerations, surface preparation, application, and testing, and inspection of high-performance coatings used primarily to protect substrates for commercial or light industrial applications.
Color and Tinting
Covers the theory and definition of color; procedures for mixing, tinting, and matching colors; the use of the color wheel; and the Munsell, Federal Standard 595B, and other color systems.
Decorative (Faux) Finishes
Describes the techniques for creating glazing, antiquing, stippling, mottling, gilding, marbling, and graining decorative finishes.
Wallcovering
Covers the wallcovering process from start to finish. Includes equipment and materials, estimating methods, surface preparation, adhesives and installation, and failures and remedies.
Graphics
Covers types of graphics and their uses, methods of transferring graphic patterns to a surface, building code regulations, and other factors in the use of graphics.
Texturing
Covers the characteristics of various texturing materials, surface preparation procedures, and techniques for producing different patterns.
Spraying with Special Devices
Covers the design and function of texture, cold roof coating, electrostatic, and plural component spraying equipment. Includes procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of typical equipment.