Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/618/3310
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about safe working with decorative paints and glazes. 

Health and Safety

  • read and understand manufacturers' safety data sheets
  • know the control measures required under COSHH
  • observe any workplace hazards
  • evaluate risk to people and property
  • remove hazards to an acceptable level
  • select of appropriate PPE

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify hazard warnings on paints and glazes.

  • 1.2

    Identify hazards in the work area. 

  • 1.3

    Select and wear appropriate protective clothing for working with decorative paints and glazes. 

2 — Be able to prepare for carrying out tasks using decorative paint effects. 

Preparation for painting

  • select appropriate brushes for assigned painting effect
  • test backgrounds
  • prepare work area with protection
  • remove any fittings and safely store
  • fill and sand down any imperfections
  • evaluate suitability of glazes, stencils and paint for use. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Select appropriate brushes, tools and accessories for different decorative paint effects. 

  • 2.2

    Select appropriate brushes, tools and accessories for different decorative paint effects. 

  • 2.3

    Identify the suitability of background for given effects. 

  • 2.4

    Prepare and protect work area and fittings. 

3 — Be able to produce decorative effects. 

Demonstrate painting effects

  • produce a range of paint effect samples as given tasks
  • produce a range of glaze effect samples as given tasks
  • produce a range of stencil samples as given tasks
  • evaluate outcomes produced acting on feedback received

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Produce paint effect samples. 

  • 3.2

    Produce glaze and effect samples. 

  • 3.3

    Produce stencil effect samples.

4 — Be able to clean and store materials, tools and equipment. 

Maintain tools and equipment

  • Remove all masking protection
  • clean all tools and equipment using manufacturers stated methods
  • store tools, equipment and paint materials
  • reinstate the original environment by cleaning

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Clean tools and equipment as instructed. 

  • 4.2

    Store materials, tools and equipment as instructed. 

  • 4.3

    Reinstate a client's environment.