31409342Laminates 1
Course Information
Description
This course will take the learner through the process of working with high pressure decorative laminate (plastic laminate).  Students learn about selecting proper grades and textures of plastic laminate, types of adhesives, equipment, and tooling used for properly fabricating laminate products.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies
  1. Identify grades and textures of laminates
    Assessment Strategies
    through written test
    Criteria
    learner correctly identifies 4 or more grades of laminates
    learner identifies various textures available
    learner identifies the standard laminate sizes
    learner identifies specific uses for plastic laminates

  2. Identify and select the proper tooling for laminate fabrication

  3. Select appropriate substrates for plastic laminates
    Assessment Strategies
    through written test
    Criteria
    learner lists 3 appropriate substrates for plastic laminate
    learner explains the advantages and disadvantages of each substrate

  4. Select appropriate adhesives and application methods for plastic laminates
    Assessment Strategies
    through written test
    through class exercise
    Criteria
    learner lists methods for applying laminate adhesives
    learner applies adhesives

  5. Thermoform laminate

  6. Scribe countertops to irregular surfaces

  7. Laminate a cube using plastic laminate
    Assessment Strategies
    through written test
    through classroom exercise
    Criteria
    learner identifies tools used for cutting and trimming laminate
    learner utilizes common fabrication methods to face a cube

  8. File laminate edges

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