Painting Skills

Be able to prepare the work area. 

Working environments

• hazards to be identified
• occupancy
• level of protection required
• signs and notices
• barriers and tape

Protecting clients environments

• dust sheets
• polythene sheeting
• masking up areas
• no entry signage and wet paint notices

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  Outline the considerations to be taken into account when preparing the work area.

• 1.2

  Apply appropriate protection for the work area and surroundings.

Know how to prepare tools, equipment and materials.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• paper overalls
• safety footwear
• gloves
• dust masks
• eye protection if required

Painting tools for application

• rollers – different types for different finishes
• paint brushes – different types for gloss and emulsion applications and widths of brushes
• paint pads
• spray painting – introduction

Types of paint

• primers for wood and metal
• stoppers for knotting timber
• emulsion
• gloss
• varnishes for polished timber
• specialist – one coat paints
• selection of paint for a designated task
• British Standard (BS) and RAL colour systems

Safety procedures

• following guidance regarding Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations (COSHH)
• reading instructions on paint tins and COSHH data sheets
• washing hands and skin
• wearing a mask during preparation
• care with regard to chemical thinners and white spirit

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Identify personal and protective equipment appropriate for carrying out painting tasks.

• 2.2

  State the type of application tool required for different surfaces.

• 2.3

  Identify different types of paint and what they are used for.

• 2.4

  Follow health and safety procedures associated with different types of paint.

• 2.5

  Select appropriate type of paint and tools for the task.

• 2.6

  Outline the different colour organisational systems and terms.

Be able to apply paint to different surface areas.

Paint backgrounds

• preparation of freshly plastered surfaces with mist coats
• priming and knotting of new timber surfaces
• preparation of mdf surfaces
• washing down surfaces
• sanding and filling
• application of painting to a given range of surfaces
• review applications for defects, identify causes and remedy

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Outline considerations related to different surfaces.

• 3.2

  Prepare surfaces appropriately.

• 3.3

  Apply paint to different surfaces in the correct sequence, using the required tools and paint type.

• 3.4

  Apply a standard organisational colour system to a surface.

• 3.5

  Identify the causes and remedies of any post-application defects on specified surfaces.

Know how to maintain work area safely.

Cleaning procedures

• reference to manufacturers cleaning instructions
• facilities for cleaning brushes and paint kettles
• use of thinners, white spirit, methylated spirits
• disposal of chemical cleaning agents
• wearing PPE during cleaning
• resealing and storage of paint
• removal of work area protection
• disposal of protection

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Outline the different cleaning procedures for different types of painting equipment.

• 4.2

  Clean equipment following correct procedures.

• 4.3

  Outline the correct storage conditions for paint materials.

• 4.4

  Clear work area, recycling materials as appropriate.