Jul 25, 2025

Course/Program Inventory

GCT 3010 - Painting

Clock Hours: 86

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
In this course, students develop basic painting skills. Topics include painting and finishing tools and materials identification and use, surface preparation, paint application using brush, roller, and spray techniques, basic drywall repair and texture application.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Understand the safe use of painting hand and power tools.

Demonstrate the proper use of painting tools and equipment.

Explain basic painting theories.

Discuss different specialty finishes and their application.

Identify tools and materials used to protect surfaces.

Describe and demonstrate the importance of proper cleanup.

Describe and demonstrate the different methods of preparing new and previously painted wood surfaces.

Describe and demonstrate the different methods of preparing new and previously painted concrete and masonry surfaces.

Describe and demonstrate the different methods of preparing new and previously painted drywall.

Demonstrate the procedures of high-pressure water cleaning.

Identify and use various sealants and fillers for appropriate tasks.

Identify the basic functions of solvents and additives.

Differentiate between water-based, oil-based, and epoxy-based paints and coatings.

Explain the function of various types of paints and coatings

Demonstrate the proper use of various types of rollers and frames.

Demonstrate proper paint application to various surfaces.

Identify various types of wood for applying stain or finish.

Differentiate between stains and other coatings.

Identify and demonstrate how to use proper hand tools to finish or repair drywall.

Identify and use various types of materials for drywall finishing or repair.

Demonstrate proper application and use of spraying equipment.

Properly clean, maintain, and store equipment and tools.

Demonstrate proper use and safe use of tools.