SECTION 130.457. Paint and Refinishing (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing or Collision Repair. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.

(b) Introduction.

(1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.

(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance.

(3) Paint and Refinishing includes knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction of vehicles. This course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive paint and refinishing.

(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

(c) Knowledge and skills.

(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate awareness of workplace safety and environmental responsibilities in automotive paint and refinishing and understand the use of personal protective equipment;

(B) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship opportunities, and certification requirements for the field of automotive paint and refinishing;

(C) demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;

(D) identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;

(E) review the competencies related to resources, information systems, and technology; and

(F) apply reasoning skills to a variety of workplace situations in order to make ethical decisions.

(2) The student relates core academic skills to the requirements of paint and refinishing. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from various cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers;

(B) use technical writing skills to complete paint and refinishing orders and related paperwork;

(C) locate, read, and interpret documents such as service and repair information, technical bulletins, specifications, schematics, and parts catalogs; and

(D) demonstrate competencies required to use and interpret service repair bulletins.

(3) The student understands the technical knowledge and skills of paint and refinishing systems. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate the basic types of refinishing procedures for the different types of vehicle body construction used in the auto refinishing industry;

(B) demonstrate the proper preparation, application, and refinishing with various paint products, decals, and adhesives;

(C) estimate parts and labor costs on paint and refinishing orders; and

(D) perform precision measurements of paint and materials.

(4) The student knows the function and application of tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in paint and refinishing services. The student is expected to:

(A) identify safety and personal health hazards according to Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) guidelines and the "Right to Know Law";

(B) inspect spray environment and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and for safety and cleanliness hazards;

(C) select, use, inspect, ensure fit and operation, and perform maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation of a National Institute of Occupational of Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved air purifying respirator;

(D) select, use, and perform maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation for a NIOSH approved fresh air make-up respirator system;

(E) select and use the proper personal safety equipment such as gloves, suits, hoods, and eye and ear protection;

(F) use hand and power tools and equipment commonly employed in paint and refinishing technologies, according to industry safety standards;

(G) properly handle and dispose of environmentally hazardous materials used in paint and refinishing technologies; and

(H) demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging paint and refinishing technologies.

(5) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of paint and refinishing to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) perform regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations;

(B) inspect types of vehicle construction materials and associated refinishing methods;

(C) identify different types of vehicle finishes and associated refinish techniques;

(D) inspect, identify, and determine the cause of paint and refinishing defects;

(E) discuss corrosion protection; and

(F) demonstrate vehicle detailing.

(6) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of surface preparation to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) inspect and identify type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness and develop and document a plan for refinishing;

(B) featheredge areas to be refinished;

(C) apply suitable metal treatment or primer;

(D) mask and protect other areas that will not be refinished;

(E) mix primer, primer-surfacer, or primer-sealer;

(F) identify a complimentary color or shade of undercoat to improve coverage;

(G) apply primer onto surface of repaired area;

(H) remove dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas;

(I) clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution;

(J) remove, with a tack rag, any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished;

(K) apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished;

(L) apply stone chip resistant coating;

(M) identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible plastic parts to be refinished and determine the materials needed and preparation and refinishing procedures; and

(N) identify metal parts to be refinished and determine the materials needed and preparation and refinishing procedures.

(7) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of spray gun and related components to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns, spray environment, and related equipment such as air hoses, regulators, air lines, and air source;

(B) select spray gun setup, including fluid needle, nozzle, and cap, for product being applied;

(C) test and adjust spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves; and

(D) demonstrate an understanding of the operation of pressure spray equipment.

(8) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of paint mixing, matching, and applying techniques to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) identify color code by manufacturer vehicle information label;

(B) measure, shake, stir, reduce, catalyze/activate, and strain refinish materials;

(C) apply finish using appropriate spray techniques, including gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap, for the finish being applied;

(D) apply selected product on test or let-down panel and check for color match;

(E) apply single stage topcoat;

(F) apply basecoat and clearcoat for panel blending and panel refinishing;

(G) apply basecoat and clearcoat for overall refinishing;

(H) remove nibs or imperfections from basecoat;

(I) refinish rigid or semi-rigid plastic parts;

(J) refinish flexible plastic parts;

(K) apply multi-stage coats for panel blending and overall refinishing;

(L) identify and mix paint using a formula;

(M) identify poor hiding colors and determine necessary action;

(N) tint color using formula to achieve a blendable match;

(O) identify alternative color formula to achieve a blendable match; and

(P) identify the materials, equipment, and preparation differences between petroleum and waterborne technologies.

(9) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of final detailing to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) apply decals, transfers, tapes, woodgrains, and pinstripes such as painted and taped;

(B) sand, buff, and polish fresh or existing finish to remove defects as required;

(C) clean vehicle interior, exterior, and glass;

(D) clean body openings such as door jambs and edges;

(E) remove overspray; and

(F) complete quality control using a checklist.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.457 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123