31409101Surfaces 1
Course Information
Description
This course will take the learner through the process of fabricating a countertop with solid surface (Corian). Students learn about the advantages and limitations of solid surface material in different applications and types of adhesives for seaming and installation. Students will learn tooling and fabrication techniques for various edge treatments, fabricate a coved backsplash, make a cut-out for an appliance, as well as inlay and repairing solid surface.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • None
Course Competencies
  1. Identify uses of solid surface as determined by thickness

  2. Select appropriate adhesives, solvents and fabrication techniques for seaming solid surface

  3. Fabricate a seam in solid surface material

  4. Identify tools and equipment for machining solid surface

  5. Demonstrate techniques for obtaining different finishes on solid surface

  6. Fabricate a solid surface countertop cutout
    Criteria
    learner identifies 4 different edge styles for Solid Surface materials
    learner creates a sample with 4 edge styles
    learner properly reinforces edges

  7. Execute a coved backsplash

  8. Perform a solid surface countertop repair

  9. Create a countertop sample with four different edge styles

  10. Demonstrate accepted practices for fitting and installing solid surface

This Outline is under development.