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
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
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. Create a countertop sample with 3 different edge styles
    Assessment Strategies
    through completed sample (Checklist submitted in class)
    Criteria
    learner identifies 4 different edge styles for Solid Surface materials
    learner creates a sample with 4 edge styles
    learner properly reinforces edges

  7. Demonstrate accepted practices for fitting and installing solid surface

This Outline is under development.