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Paint Technician
Course Code: 3906
About This CourseTo attain each level of accreditation technicians will have to pass practical assessments and an online knowledge test. Each element has an allotted time in which to complete the task.
Practical assessments will measure competence in:
- New panel surface preparation process
- Preparation, priming and flatting procedures
- Sealing techniques
- Colour identification and mixing process
- Preparation and application of wet on wet paint processes and masking techniques
You will receive verbal notification of your assessment outcome at the end of the test period. Should you fail we will provide written guidance on your training needs. If successful you will receive your photo identity card within two weeks direct from IMI Awards.
You will be able to complete a partial re-assessment in those areas in which you were not successful at an additional cost. However, if you are unsuccessful in more than two practical assignments you will need to take the whole assessment again.
Making The Most of Your Accreditation:
Your accreditation is valid for five years from the day of your assessment, after which time you will need to complete a full re-assessment to renew your accreditation.
Online Tests
To pass the online test the applicant will be required to achieve a mark of 60% or above. Online re-tests can be taken with us even if you are referred by another test centre at a cost of 50.
Completing Assessments
Partial re-assessments: To ensure currency of assessments full achievement must be within twelve months.
The online test (1 hour) will measure knowledge in the following areas:
- Legislation, health and safety relating to refinishing
- Identification of substrates
- Preparation techniques
- Mixing and application of foundation coats
- Idenitification of basic paint faults
- Spray equipment adjustment and maintenance
- Application of basic topcoats
Course Starting: To be confirmed - - Location - To be confirmed
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.