Source: The provisions of this §125.28 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 5160.

• (1) The student knows the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace. The student is expected to:

  1. identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship, and preparation requirements for painting and decorating;
  2. demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
  3. identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
  4. apply the competencies related to resources, information, systems, and technology in appropriate settings and situations; and
  5. demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate government regulations.

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• (2) The student relates core academic skills to the requirements of painting and decorating. The student is expected to:

  1. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers, management, and customers;
  2. successfully complete work orders and related paperwork;
  3. estimate supplies, materials, and labor costs for work orders;
  4. apply the principles of mathematics to the accurate measurement of paint, wallpaper, and other materials required in a work order; and
  5. read and interpret appropriate drawings, charts, and diagrams.

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• (3) The student knows the concepts and skills that form the core knowledge of painting and decorating. The student is expected to:

  1. apply the basics of color, including psychology, selection, and styling;
  2. mix and match paints to the desired color; and
  3. identify paint bases and matching thinners.

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• (4) The student knows the function and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in painting and decorating. The student is expected to:

  1. safely use hand and power tools and equipment commonly employed in painting and decorating;
  2. properly handle and dispose of humanly and/or environmentally hazardous materials used in painting and decorating; and
  3. demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies that may affect painting and decorating.

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• (5) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade to simulated and actual work situations. The student is expected to:

  1. properly prepare various kinds of surfaces;
  2. apply paint primers and finish coats to various types of surfaces with hand and power tools;
  3. prepare and apply wallpaper;
  4. properly clean work areas, tools, and equipment; and
  5. apply the essential knowledge and skills in painting and decorating to work-based learning experiences including, but not limited to, cooperative education, job shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship training.

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