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
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify four or more grades of laminates
    Identify various textures available
    Identify standard laminate sizes
    Identify specific uses for plastic laminates

  2. Select the proper tooling for laminate fabrication
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test

  3. Select appropriate substrates for plastic laminates
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    List three appropriate substrates for plastic laminate
    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each substrate

  4. Select appropriate adhesives and application methods for plastic laminates
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    List methods for applying laminate adhesives
    Apply adhesives according to specifications provided by the instructor

  5. Thermoform laminate

  6. Scribe countertops to irregular surfaces

  7. Laminate a cube using plastic laminate
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify tools used for cutting and trimming laminate
    Use common fabrication methods to face a cube

  8. File laminate edges

This Outline is under development.