NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

TESTING DIVISION

TRADE TESTING REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS

TRADE: PAINTING AND DECORATING

LEVEL: CERTIFICATE ONE

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

A. INTRODUCTION:

i. The review of this syllabus has been generally influenced by the demands of industries due to its
continuous change as a result of technological advancement and the changing needs of society.

It was also influenced by the TVET reforms under the directions of the new educational reforms with
the view to opening up further education and training opportunities to TVET graduates.

The certificate ONE syllabus is designed to respond to the following level descriptors:

QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE LEVEL SKILLS AND ATTITUDE:

Certificate 1 1. To demonstrate a broad 1. Require a wide range of

knowledge base incorporating technical skills
some technical concepts.
2. Are applied in a variety of
2. To demonstrate knowledge of the familiar and complex contexts
theoretical basis of practical skills. with minimum supervision.

3. To demonstrate knowledge in 3. Require collaboration with

numeracy, literally, IT and others in a team
Entrepreneurial skills

ii. Knowledge and safe use of various types of brushes, paint rollers, etc. to apply paint and other decorative materials. Mixing of paint
according to the desired colours. Uses of various types of scaffold, etc.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

B. THE GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

i) understand the sources of paint and other decorative materials and their uses.
ii) understand the correct use and handling of painting and decorating tools and equipment.
iii) understand the safety precautions to be observed when using the tools and equipments.
iv) identify and remedy faults and defects in painting.
v) understand the processes involved in preparing various surfaces to receive paint.
vi) understand the correct sequence of paint application.
vii) understand, read and interpret blue prints.
viii) understand the basic principles and uses of portable mechanical hand tools.
ix) understand basic workshop and site safety principles and their application.
x) understand basic colour theory and terminology.
xi) construct and fill-in basic sign work.
xii) understand basic principles of spray painting.
xiii) understand geometrical drawing, trade drawing, trade science and calculation.

C. THE COURSE COMPONENTS

The course comprises of:

a. Trade Theory
b. Trade Science and Calculation
c. Trade Drawing
d. General Paper
e. Trade Practical
EXAMINATION: The candidates would be examined in the FIVE components listed in ‘C’ above.

Practical work must be carefully planned to illustrate the application of trade Technology, Science and
Calculations, and Drawing; so as to provide maximum opportunity for craft practice. It is recommended

that not less than 60% of the course time should be allowed for craft practice.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

D. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

The prime objective of the programme is to provide knowledge and skills of the trade in a manner
that will best meet the needs of the trade as well as industries using professional equipments

E. ENTRY TO THE COURSE

Minimum education: Must have passed JHS or SHS examination/Foundation Certificate. However, the
selection of the students for the course is within the discretion of the head of the institution.

F. ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRY TO EXAMINATION

Candidates may enter for examination only as internal candidate; that is those who at the time of entry
to the examination are undertaking (or) have already completed the course at an approved
establishment.

G. EXTERNAL EXAMINERS

The practical work of candidates will be assessed by an external examiner appointed by the Trade
Testing Commissioner.

H. EXAMINATION RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES

Each candidate will receive record of performance given the grade of performance for the components
Taken. These are:
i) Distinction
ii) Credit
iii) Pass
iv) Referred/Fail

Certificates would be issued to candidates who pass in all the components.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

 NOTE:

All Technical and Vocational trainees who aspire to take advantage of the opportunities opened to them
in the educational reforms should NOTE that, for a trainee to progress to certificate Two (2) a pass in
Certificate One (1) is compulsory.

I. APPROVAL OF COURSE

Institutions or other establishments intending to prepare trainees for the Examination must apply to:

THE COMMISSIONER
TESTING DIVISION
NVTI HEAD OFFICE
P. O. BOX MB 21, ACCRA

J. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mr. George Allan Mends

Mr. John Quansah C&G Advanced Cert. In Education

Government’s desire to improve the lot of Technical/Vocational Training which let to the preparation of
this syllabus is hereby acknowledged.

RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOKS FOR THE TRADE

Painting and Decorating – An Information Manual (4th Edition) By A. Fulcher & Co.
Dictionary of Painting and Decorating (3rd Edition) By J.H. Goodier
Basic Building Craft Science By A. Fulcher & Co.
Painting and Decorating (10th Edition)
By A.E. Hurst/J.H. Goodier
Painter’s Craft Science By L.F.J. Tubb
Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Paint brushes (assorted)

2. Stippling brushes
3. Paint rollers (assorted)
4. Roller trays
5. Extension poles
6. Knives:
Palett knife
Hacking knife
Filling knife
Stripping knife/scraper
Caulking tool
Shave hooks
7. Paint stirrer
8. Wire brush
9. Paint strainer
10. Filling board
11. Rubbing block
12. Hammer
13. Nail punch
14. Pincers
15. Pointing trowel
16. Screw driver (set)
17. Tape measure
18. Plumb bob
19. Spirit level
20. Scale rule
21. Scissors
22. Straight edge
23. Lining fitches
Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)
24. Writers/signwriting brushes
25. Stapler
26. Squeegees
27. Electric iron
28. Stencil brushes
29. Palette or thumb board
30. Dippers
31. Chalk line

EQUIPMENT

1. Blow lamp
2. Gas torches
3. Buckets
4. Paint kettles
5. Paint hooks
6. Ladders
7. Trestles/step ladders
8. Spraying gun
9. Compressor
10. Hoses
11. Sanders
12. Steam stripper
13. Printing table
14. Screen printing machine
15. Screen shooting board

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1. Goggles
2. Respirator
3. Face mask
4. Gloves

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

INSTRUCTIONAL
TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS TECHNIQUES
1.0 REASONS FOR Four main reasons for applying paint Describe what is meant by: Discuss with trainees paints
APPLYING PAINT to surfaces: • Paint and its application
• Preservation • Painting
• Decoration
• Sanitation
• Identification
2.0 TOOLS AND Hand tools used in Painting and Importance of tools and Display the original tools or
EQUIPMENT Decorating and their uses: equipment. charts of equipments
Stripping knife, shave hook, filling
knife, hacking knife, palette knife etc. Safe handling of tools and Discuss with trainees the
equipment. uses of the various tools and
Identify the Basic Equipments and equipments.
their Uses: Storage, care and maintenance
• Rotary disc sander, orbital of tools and equipments.
sander, needle gun, blow lamp,
steam stripper, etc.
3.0 BRUSHES Types of Brushes and their Uses: • Construction and binding of Display types of brushes or
brushes. pictures
Flat paint brush, dusting brush, • Care and maintenance
radiator brush, flat wall brush, block • Cleaning of brushes after use Discuss with trainees the
brush etc. • Storage uses, care, maintenance and
storage of each type
Various materials used as brush
filling and their sources:
• Animal source – hog hair, ox hair,
horse hair etc.
• Vegetable source – Fibre
• Synthetic – nylon, perlon tynex,
etc.
Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)
CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
4.0 PAINT ROLLER Types of Paint rollers : Characteristics of covering Display real types of rollers,
materials: charts or pictures.
Rollers and their uses • Short
• Cylinder roller • Medium and Discuss with trainees their
• Curved roller • Long piles uses and handling
• Cleaning techniques techniques
Different types of roller coverings • Care and maintenance of
and their suitabilities rollers Discuss with students care,
• Storage cleaning, maintenance and
• Lambs wool, mohair, synthetic • Use of extension arms storage.
plastic foam etc.

5.0 PREPARATION Procedure involved in preparing the • Removal of plaster nibs with Guide trainees to select
OF PLASTER following surfaces: scraper correct tools
AND CEMENT- • Concrete, cement rendering, • Making good large holes and
BASED blockwork, stonework cracks Discuss with trainees the
SURFACES • Safety precautions to be processes involved in
observed in the process preparing each surface

6.0. PREPARATION Types of Surfaces: Removal of rust and mill scale: Guide trainees to identify
AND PRIMING OF • Ferrous metals • Scraper, wire-brush, steel correct tools to be used
METAL • Non-ferrous metals wool or abrasive
SURFACES • Select appropriate tools to be • Use of safety and protective Discuss with trainees the
used equipments processes involved in the
• Select and apply appropriate • Cleaning and storage of tools preparation.
primers
Suitable primers: Discuss the types of primers
• Red lead used for ferrous and non-
• Calcium plumbate etc. ferrous metals

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
7.0 PREPARATION Processes involved in preparing Checking of moisture content Discuss with trainees the
OF WOOD wood surfaces: and rubbing down processes involved in their
SURFACES • Softwood, hardwood, plywood, preparation
chipboard, blockboard, etc. Treatment of knots (if any)
• Selection of appropriate tools and
primers to be used
8.0 SAFETY, HEALTH Importance of applying safety, health • Flame spread classification Discuss with trainees
AND WELFARE and welfare regulations in the
following situations: • Safety relating to scaffolding

• Accidents in the workshops

• First aid to all injuries
• Safe working habits
• Causes of fire
• Storage of materials
• Lead paint regulations
• Fumes, noise, dust, vibration etc.

9.0 PREPARATION Process involved in preparing • Precautions to be observed Discuss with trainees
OF PREVIOUSLY previously painted surfaces: when burning off
PAINTED • Burning off
SURFACE (OLD) • Removal of paint by paint • Safety precautions when
removers using liquid paint removers
• Washing down for painting
• Washing off to remove distemper • Properties of alkaline and
and powdery materials spirit removers
• Abrading and sealing

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
10.0 ABRADING Abrading material: Reasons for abrading a surface Discussion with trainees
MATERIALS • Glass paper/sandpaper demonstration
• Emery cloth
• Wire brush
• Steel wool

11.0 STOPPING, Stoppers: Characteristics and uses of Display samples of stoppers

FILLING AND • Hard stopper various filling and stopping and fillers.
MAKING GOOD • Mastic materials
• Two-pack stopper etc. Discuss with trainees

Fillers:
• Poly filler
• Oil base filler
• All purpose filler etc.
12.0 COMPOSITION Components of Paints: Types of paints: Show samples of
OF PAINTS • Pigment, binder, drier, thinner • Oil paint components to trainees
• Cellulose paint
• Functions of the components • Water paint etc. Discuss with trainees
13.0 SEQUENCE OF • Correct sequence of applying Explain the correct order on Discuss with trainees
PAINT paints i. Wood
APPLICATION ii. Plaster
• Sealer, primer, undercoat, iii. Metals
finishing
14.0 FUNCTIONS OF Functions of surface coatings: Explain where each coating is Discuss with trainees
SURFACE • Primer, undercoat, finishing, applicable.
COATINGS sealer Wood, plaster metal etc.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
15.0 TRANSPARENT Transparent and semi-transparent Explain where each coating is Show samples of coating to
AND SEMI- coatings: applicable. trainees
TRANSPARENT • Varnish, stains, wood
COATINGS preservatives Precautions to be taken when Discuss
applying such coatings
• Uses of transparent and semi-
transparent coatings:

• Functions of such coatings

16.0 SPECIAL Paints applied for special purposes: • Types of thinner used in Discussion with trainees
PURPOSE • Floor paints each coating activities
PAINTS • Chlorinated rubber paint
• Fire retardant paint • Preparation of surface before
• Aluminium paints application
• Acrylic paints
• Texture paint • Cleaning of tools
• Anti-fungus paint
• Anti-condensation paint etc. • Storage

17.0 WATER PAINTS Types of water paints: • Correct tools for application Show samples of paint to
trainees.
Distemper, emulsion paints, cement • Cleaning of tools
paints, acrylic paint, texture paints Discussion

Uses and suitabilities

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
18.0 COLOUR Ten principal colours on the Munsell Three properties of the Munsell Chalkboard illustration
colour circle: colour code:
• Hue Discussion
Mixtures of primary, secondary and • Value
tertiary colours • Chroma

Neutral and spectrum (rainbow)

colours
19.0 COLOURS Basic colour terms: Chalkboard illustrations
• Tint, shade, tone value,
monochrome, advancing colours, Discussion
pastel, receding colours,
analogous, complementary,
harmony, triadic, discord etc.

20.0 LETTERING Construction of letters: Tools for lettering: Chalkboard illustration

• Block • Writers
• Modern block • Dippers
• Gill san serif • Mahl stick
21.0 STENCILING Techniques in cutting stencils: Positive and negative stencils Chalkboard illustrations

Importance of stencil ties Tools for producing stencils

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE THEORY

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
22.0 LADDERS, Difference between ladder, trestle • Correct method of erections: Discussion
TRESTLES AND and step ladder:
STEP LADDERS • Safety precaution when Illustration
Parts and construction of ladders using ladders, trestles and
etc. step ladders

Uses of each equipment • Storage

23.0 SCAFFOLDING Different types of scaffold: • Safety precautions to be Uses charts or chalkboard
• Putlog, independent, slung, observed when using illustrations
birdcage etc. scaffolds

• Various parts of a scaffold and • Care and maintenance

their functions

• Uses of various scaffolds

24.0 METHODS OF Methods of application: Advantages of each method: Discussion
PAINT • Brushing
APPLICATION • Rolling Disadvantages of each method
• Spraying
25.0 SPRAY Process of spraying: • Difference between bleeder Show real gun and parts
PAINTING and non-bleeder guns.
The basic types of spray guns Use pictures or charts for
• Cleaning and maintenance of illustration
• Gravity, suction, pressure feed, guns
• Parts of a spray-gun and their
functions • Storage
• Spray-gun set-up
• Basic techniques in spraying • Safety precautions

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE SCIENCE AND CALCULATION

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
1.0 PROPERTIES OF Properties: Types of pigments Discussion with trainees
PIGMENTS • Organic
• Inorganic
• Specific gravity
• Opacity
• Resistance to acids
• Resistance to alkalis
• Tinting strength
• Structure (crystalline or
amorphous)
2.0 CHARACTERISTICS Characteristics: Difference between properties Discussion with trainees
OF PIGMENTS • Oil absorption and characteristics
• Durability
• Drying
• Film producing characteristics
etc.
3.0 CHARACTERISTICS Examples: Examples of surfaces Discussion with trainees
OF SUBSTRATES • Very absorbent surfaces Wood
• Absorbent surfaces Plaster
• Non absorbent surfaces Asbestos
• Chemically active surfaces Iron/steel
• Corrodible surfaces Aluminum etc.
• Bleeding and non-drying surfaces
etc.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE SCIENCE/CALCULATION

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
4.0 DRYING OF PAINT Drying processes: Conditions that can influence the Discussion with trainees
FILMS • Evaporation drying of paint.
• Oxidation • Cold, fog, draught, rain,
• Polymerization dampness, darkness,
• Coalescence condensation etc.
5.0 DEGREE OF Examples: Difference between the various Discussion with trainees
SURFACE SHEEN • Matt/flat surface brightness.
• Eggshell
• Semi-gloss Factors that influences the
• Gloss various surface sheens
• High gloss
6.0 EXPANSION AND Materials: Causes: Discussion with trainees
CONTRACTION E.g. Timber, blocks, metals, plastics Heat
etc. Moisture

Heat transfer:
• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
7.0 SPONTANEOUS Materials: • Causes Discussion with trainees
COMBUSTION • Crumbled rags • Prevention
• Solvent
• Paint – soaked foam
8.0 PHYSICAL AND Examples: Reversible and non-reversible Demonstrate
CHEMICAL Physical change – Water, ice block coatings Discuss with trainees
CHANGE Chemical change – Wood, charcoal
9.0 EFFLORESCENCE Surfaces: Treatment of efflorescence Discuss with trainees
• Concrete
• Plaster
• Block

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE SCIENCE/CALCULATION

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
10.0 ADDITION, Addition – 17 + 23 = 40 Chalkboard activities
SUBTRACTION, Subtraction – 45 – 18 = 27 Discussion with trainees
MULTIPLICATION Multiplication – 50 x 16 = 800 Assess trainees
AND DIVISION Division – 120 – 10 = 12
11.0 FRACTIONS Types Method: Chalkboard activities
• Proper • Addition Discussion
• Improper • Subtraction Assess trainees
• Vulgar • Multiplication
• Division
12.0 DECIMALS Types: Chalkboard activities
• Addition Discussion
• Subtraction Assessment
• Multiplication
• Division
13.0 RATIO AND Examples Chalkboard activities
PROPORTIONS 21 orange in ration 3:4 = 9, 12 Discussion
40 book in ratio 3:5 = 15,25 Assess trainees
14.0 PERCENTAGES Examples: • Chalkboard activities
-40% of 200 = 40 x 200 = 80 • Discussion
100 • Assess trainees
-15% of 75 = 15 x 15 = 11.25
100

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE SCIENCE/CALCULATION

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
15.0 METRIC SYSTEM Quantity Measured Units Chalkboard illustration
Length, mass, capacity etc. Length: Discussion
Milimetre, centimeter, metre, Trainee activities
kilometer etc. Assessment
Mass:
Milligram
Gram
Kilogram
Capacity
Millilitre, litre etc.
16.0 AREAS OF PLAIN Figures: Shapes of plain figures Chalkboard illustration/
FIGURES • Square Discussion/
• Rectangle Charts/
• Triangle Discussion/
• Trapezium Trainee activities/
• Circle Assess trainees
• Ellipse
• Annulus
• Circumference of a circle
17.0 CURVED SURFACE Objects: Shapes Chalkboard activities/
ARES • Cylinder Charts/
• Cone Real objects/
• Pyramid etc. Assess trainees
18.0 TOTAL SURFACE Objects: Shapes Chalkboard activities/
AREA • Cylinder Discussions/
• Cone Trainee activities/
• Sphere Assessment
• Pyramid
• Cube
• Rectangular prism etc.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE SCIENCE/CALCULATION

TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
19.0 VOLUME OF Objects: Shapes Chalkboard illustration/
OBJECTS • Sphere Discussion/
• Cube Trainee activities/
• Cone Assessment
• Pyramid
• Cylinder
• Rectangular prism etc.

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

 CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE DRAWING

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
1.0 INTRODUCTION Difference between freehand drawing Know additional instruments for Show real instruments to
TO DRAWING and geometrical drawing drawing. Trainees Assessment
E.g. charcoal, pencil etc.
Drawing instruments:
Tee-square, pencil, eraser, drawing
board, set squares, rule, protractor,
dividers, pair of compass etc.

Uses of the various instruments Care and maintenance of each

tool

2.0 MEASUREMENTS Change from imperial system to metric Demonstrate competence in Chalkboard illustration
system numeralcy
Trainee activity
Measure in metric units (SI units) Assessment
3.0 STANDARD Standard freehand letters and Demonstration on chalkboard
LETTERING numerals used in drawing
Trainee activity
assessment
4.0 CONSTRUCTION Types of Lines: Types of Construction Lines: Chalkboard illustration
OF LINES • Vertical • Continuous (thick) Demonstration
• Horizontal • Continuous (thin) Trainee activity
• Parallel • Short dashes Assessment
• Hidden
• Centre Divide a given length of line into
• Chain a number of equal parts
• Dimension
Divide a given length of line
• Extension
into a ratio

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

 CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE DRAWING

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
5.0 CONSTRUCTION Types of Angles: Sum of degrees in following angle: Chalkboard illustration
OF ANGLES AND Acute, obtuse right, reflex • Acute Demonstration
TRIANGLES • Obtuse Trainee activity
Types of triangles: • Right Assessment
• Right-angled • Reflex
• Scalene • Triangle
• Obtuse • Straight ;
• Acute
• Equilateral
• Isosceles
6.0 CONSTRUCTION Types of quadrilaterals: Difference between triangle and Chalkboard illustration
OF • Rectangle quadrilateral Trainee activity
QUADRILATERALS • Rhombus
• Square Assessment
• Parallelogram
• Trapezium
• Kite etc.

7.0 CONSTRUCTION • Construction of a circle: Chalkboard illustration/

OF A CIRCLE Trainee activity/
• Various parts of a circle: Assessment
Radius, diameter, chord,
circumference, sector, segment,
arc, semi-circle, quadrant etc.
8.0 CONSTRUCTION Methods: Major axis and minor axis Chalkboard/
OF ELLIPSE • Square Illustration/
• Circular Difference between a circle and an Trainee activity
• Trammel ellipse
• Concentric circle
Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)
 CERTIFICATE ONE – TRADE DRAWING

TASK CRITICAL POINTS SUB-POINTS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
9.0 FREEHAND • Drawing of tools and other Discussion/
DRAWING objects Demonstration/
Trainee activity with a group of
• Freehand drawing of grouped objects
objects.
Assessment
• Freehand drawing of still-life
objects
10.0 CONSTRUCTION The ten minsell colour circle: Discussion/
OF MUNSELL • Yellow Trainee activity/
COLOUR CIRCLE • Green yellow Assessment
• Green
• Blue green
• Purple blue
• Purple
• Red purple
• Red
• Yellow red

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE - PRACTICALS

TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
1.0 Introduction to tools and Tools: • Maintenance of tools and • Show real tools or
equipment Scraper, hacking knife, pallette equipments charts
knife, wire brush etc. • Storage • Demonstrate uses

Uses of tools
2.0 Introduction to brushes Types of brushes: • Cleaning, care and • Show real types or
• Flat wall brush, two knots maintenance charts
brush, radiator brush etc. • Storage • demonstration
• Uses of brushes
3.0 Introduction to paint rollers Types • Cleaning, care and • Show real types or
• Cylinder roller, curved roller maintenance charts
• Uses of rollers • Storage • Demonstration
4.0 Preparation of surfaces. Surfaces • Washing down for • Demonstration
(New and previously painted) • Cement painting • Trainee activities
• Plaster • Application of stabilizing
• Wood solution
• Concrete etc.
5.0 Preparation of surface • Bitumen coated surface • Weathering of metals to Demonstration and
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals remove mill-scale trainee activity
• Scraping and wire
brushing
• Application of sealer
6.0 Preparation of surface • Hardwood Treatment of knots Trainee activity/
• Softwood Removal of previous coating Demonstration
by:
• burning off
• paint remover

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE - PRACTICALS

TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
7.0 Preparation of previously • Cleaning and removal of Demonstration and
painted surface grease trainee activity
• Abrading/sand papering
• Stopping and filling
8.0 Introduction to stopping and Types: • Storage of fillers and Demonstration and
filling materials Powder fillers stoppers students activity
• Paste filler • precaution
9.0 Brush and paint roller • Breaking – in of brushes • Cleaning of brushes Demonstration/activity
application techniques • correct handling of brushes or and rollers by trainee
rollers • Care and
• Picking of paint with brush maintenance
• Application and laying-off • Storage
• Treatment of brushes during
break-time
10.0 • Application of finishing • Slight rubbing down • Care and Supervision and
paints • Application techniques maintenance of tools assessment
• Laying-off • Storage
• Safety precautions
11.0 Application of transparent and Coatings: Cleaning, care and • Supervision
semi-transparent materials maintenance of tools • Trainee activity
• Varnishes • Assessment
• Stains
• Wood preservatives

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE - PRACTICALS

INSTRUCTIONAL
TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS TECHNIQUES
12.0 Draw Munsell colour circle of Example of colours: • Division of the circle • Demonstration, trainee
ten colours activity
• Yellow • Mixing of colours
• Yellow/green • Assessment
• Green
• Green/blue etc.
13.0 Colour mixing Examples of colours: Primary – Red, blue etc. Supervision/
• Primary Secondary – Green, Direction/
• Secondary purple etc. Assessment
• Tertiary Tertiary – Olive, russet
etc.

14.0 Stenciling Types: • Motive designing Demonstration/

• Positive stencil • Cutting of stencils Trainee activity/
• Negative stencil • Formation of ties Supervision/
• Disposal of stencil Assessment
materials and raps

15.0 Construction of Block letters Types: • Height/thickness ratio • Illustration on the

• Capital • Construction techniques chalkboard/
• Lower case • Trainee practice on
drawing paper

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE - PRACTICALS

TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES
16.0 Block lettering exercise Types: • Height/thickness ratio • Supervision
• Capital • Construction techniques • Direction and
• Lower case • Assessment
17.0 Block letters Filling-in with oil paint Tools: • Demonstration
• Mahl stick • Supervision
• Writers etc. • Assessment

18.0 Construction of Gill San Serif Types: • Height/thickness ratio • Chalkboard illustration
letters • Capital • Construction • Trainee practice on paper
• Lower case techniques
19.0 Gill San Serif exercise Types • Height/thickness ratio • Supervision
• Capital • Construction techniques • Guidance
• Lower case • Assessment
20.0 Gill San Serif • Filling-in with oil paint Tools: • Supervision
• Mahl stick • Assessment
• Writers
• Palette knife etc.
21.0 Use of ladder and trestles • Position of ladders on walls • Inspection and • Demonstration
walls maintenance • Trainee activity
• Erection of step ladders • Safety precautions • Supervision
and trestles
• Ascending and descending
techniques

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

CERTIFICATE ONE - PRACTICALS

TASK CRITICAL SKILLS SUB-SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNIQUES

22.0 General painting • Ceiling • Selection of tools • Trainee activity

(emulsion paint) • Walls • Mixing of paints • Supervision
INTERIOR • Techniques in cutting –
in between ceiling and
walls
• Use of dust sheet
• Safety precaution
23.0 General painting to • Doors • Tools/brushes\ • Demonstration
• Doors • Windows • Sequence of painting a • Trainee activity
• Windows (oil paint) door • Supervision
• Techniques in cutting-in
INTERIOR • Safety

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

 LEVEL – CERTIFICATE ONE – TEST SPECIFICATION TABLE

TRADE THEORY (OBJECTIVE)

COGNITIVE AFFECTIVE PSYCHOMOTOR

NO TOPIC KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION TOTAL
1. Reasons for applying paint 1 2 3

2. Tools and Equipment 2 1 3

3. Paint Brushes 1 1 2

4. Paint Rollers 1 1 1 3

5. Preparation of Surfaces 1 2 3

6. Safety, Health and Welfare 1 1 2

7. Abrading Materials 1 1 2

8. Stopping and filling 1 1 2

9. Composition of paints 1 1 2

10. Transparent and semi 1 - 1

transparent materials

11. Special purpose paints 1 - 1

12. Water paints 1 1 2

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)

 LEVEL – CERTIFICATE ONE – TEST SPECIFICATION TABLE

TRADE THEORY (SUBJECTIVE)

COGNITIVE AFFECTIVE PSYCHOMOTOR

NO TOPIC KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION TOTAL
1. Colour 1 1

2. Scaffolding 1 1

3. Paint defects 1 1

4. Methods of paint application 1 1

5. Spray painting 1 1

Revised – December 2010. Copyright reserved (NVTI-Testing Division)