Construction Painting NC II study plan
Construction Painting NC II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Apply paint and coatings by brush, roller, and spray & Use and maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials
Identify and name the parts and controls of a brush, roller assembly, and a conventional spray gun, stating what each control adjusts
Demonstrate correct brush loading, tipping off, and laying on for a flat wall panel, keeping the wet edge active
Set up a roller with the correct nap for a smooth and a rough surface, and explain the choice aloud
Practice spray gun setup: select nozzle and fluid tip, set air pressure, and test the fan pattern on scrap board
Log every tool and material used in a personal inventory sheet with its correct name and care instruction
Your checkpoint
A written tool-and-material inventory of at least 20 items with care instructions, plus a timed 1 m2 brush and roller practice panel photographed with notes on defects
Apply paint and coatings by brush, roller, and spray & Apply safety practices and environmental protection in construction painting
Apply a full coat by brush, roller, and spray to three same-size boards and compare film thickness, texture, and overspray
Correct common application faults (sags, runs, brush marks, orange peel) on practice boards by adjusting technique rather than sanding only
Select and wear the correct PPE for solvent-based and water-based products, and justify each item
Set up ventilation and containment for an indoor spray task, including masking and drop sheeting
Read a product data sheet and extract pot life, recoat time, and thinning ratio into a one-page card
Your checkpoint
A one-page comparison sheet of brush, roller, and spray results on identical boards, with defect photos, causes, and corrections, plus a completed PPE and ventilation checklist
Prepare surfaces and substrates for painting & Use and maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials
Identify common substrates (concrete, plaster, gypsum board, wood, ferrous metal) and state the preparation each requires
Perform surface preparation on scrap panels: dust removal, degreasing, sanding sequence, and filling of dents
Mix and apply patching compound to joints and holes, then sand flush and check flatness with a straightedge
Test surface moisture and alkalinity on a concrete panel and interpret readings against a coating's limits
Clean, inspect, and store brushes, rollers, and spray equipment after a full prep-and-paint session
Your checkpoint
Three prepared substrate samples (concrete, wood, metal) with a preparation log recording steps, products, drying times, and moisture or pH readings
Prepare and mix paints, coatings, and allied materials & Prepare surfaces and substrates for painting
Calculate paint quantity for a given wall area using spreading rate and number of coats
Mix primers, undercoats, and topcoats to the stated ratio, and record pot life and thinning limits
Prepare a sealed and primed surface ready for topcoat, verifying adhesion and dryness before proceeding
Strain a coating and demonstrate correct mixing without introducing air or lumps
Match a color to a supplied sample by eye and record the tint additions made
Your checkpoint
A mixing and estimation worksheet for a simulated room showing area calculations, product ratios, quantities ordered, and a color-match record
Apply paint and coatings by brush, roller, and spray & Apply specialized finishes and decorative effects
Apply a full three-coat system (primer, undercoat, topcoat) to a practice wall with clean cut-in lines at ceiling and trim
Produce a decorative finish sample: rag-rolling, sponging, or color washing on a board, and explain the technique sequence
Apply a clear finish or varnish to a wood sample, sanding between coats and controlling dust
Mask and paint a two-color edge with a crisp line, then remove tape without lifting the film
Adjust spray technique to eliminate runs and dry spray on a vertical surface
Your checkpoint
One finished practice wall section with three-coat system and crisp cut-in lines, plus a decorative sample board with written step-by-step method
Inspect, repair, and touch up finished painted surfaces & Apply safety practices and environmental protection in construction painting
Inspect cured surfaces under proper lighting and list defects by name, cause, and remedy
Repair sags, holidays, pinholes, and scratches by scraping, filling, sanding, and recoating to match texture
Touch up a repaired area so it blends with the surrounding finish under raking light
Handle and store solvents, thinners, and waste according to label instructions and site rules
Respond correctly to a simulated spill and a small solvent fire scenario using the right equipment
Your checkpoint
A defect inspection report on your own practice work listing at least eight defects with cause, remedy, and a before-and-after record of three successful touch-ups
Perform housekeeping, waste disposal, and quality control documentation & Communicate effectively, work in a team, and demonstrate professional work ethics
Complete a daily housekeeping routine: clean tools, segregate waste, label containers, and restore the work area
Draft quality control documentation for a painting job: surface approval, coat log, and final inspection sign-off
Practice a short toolbox talk on a painting hazard, delivered clearly to a partner or recorder
Resolve a simulated team conflict over rework responsibility using a calm, fact-based approach
Explain the painter's responsibilities for client property, punctuality, and honest reporting of defects
Your checkpoint
A complete mock job file containing a QC checklist, coat log, waste disposal record, and a written reflection on one teamwork or ethics scenario
Apply paint and coatings by brush, roller, and spray & Inspect, repair, and touch up finished painted surfaces & Perform housekeeping, waste disposal, and quality control documentation
Complete a timed full-cycle job: prepare, mix, apply three coats, inspect, and touch up a small area
Self-assess the finished job against a written checklist and score each criterion honestly
Review weak areas from weeks 1 to 7 and redo the two lowest-scoring practical tasks
Answer practice questions across all nine domains and correct every wrong answer with a written reason
Assemble a portfolio of practice photos, logs, and checklists ready for review
Your checkpoint
A timed end-to-end practical assessment with self-scored checklist and a portfolio binder covering all nine domains
Milestones
Week 2: Can apply a defect-free coat by brush, roller, and spray on a flat board, and can explain the cause and fix for sags, brush marks, and orange peel without notes
Week 4: Can prepare concrete, wood, and metal samples to a paintable standard and correctly calculate paint quantity and mixing ratios for a given wall area
Week 6: Can produce a three-coat finish with clean cut-in lines, one decorative sample, and a written defect report with three successful touch-ups
Week 8: Completes a timed full-cycle painting job with all QC and waste records, scores at least 80 percent on the self-assessment checklist, and answers practice questions across all nine domains with written corrections