National data — wages and growth are not published by state for this view.
Course · AL
Painting and Refinishing I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
Median earnings
—
Cost
—
Duration
—
Completion
—
Painting and Refinishing I is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills regarding the selection, preparation, and application of automotive finishes. This course incorporates personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory and eye protection, tools and power equipment, ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know” LawInspect spray environment and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and to eliminatSelect and use a National Institute for Occupational SafetyInspect, remove, store, protect, and replace exterior trim and components as necessary for proper surface preparationWash the entire vehicle with soap and water and use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminantsInspect and identify type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness, and develop and document a plan for refinishIdentify and remove paint finish as needed, and select suitable sandpaper to sand and featheredge areas to be refinishedMix and apply suitable metal treatment, primer, primer-surfacer, and primer-sealer in accordance with total product systDemonstrate masking techniquesApply and sand two-component finishing filler to correct minor surface imperfectionsGuide coat and block sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied, using correct grade and grit sandpaperClean area to be refinished using the recommended final cleaning proceduresApply primer sealer to the area being refinishedApply and restore stone chip resistant coating, caulking, and seam sealers to repaired areasPrepare adjacent panels for blending using paint manufacturer’s proceduresIdentify the types of rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible plastic partsInspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment, including air hoses, regulators, air linesSelect spray gun setup (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap) for product being appliedTest and adjust spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valvesAssemble pressure spray equipment and perform coating application. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study: Transportation