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
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Identify grades and textures of laminatesAssessment StrategiesQuiz and/or TestCriteriaIdentify four or more grades of laminatesIdentify various textures availableIdentify standard laminate sizesIdentify specific uses for plastic laminates
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Select the proper tooling for laminate fabricationAssessment StrategiesQuiz and/or Test
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Select appropriate substrates for plastic laminatesAssessment StrategiesQuiz and/or TestCriteriaList three appropriate substrates for plastic laminateExplain the advantages and disadvantages of each substrate
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Select appropriate adhesives and application methods for plastic laminatesAssessment StrategiesQuiz and/or Test, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaList methods for applying laminate adhesivesApply adhesives according to specifications provided by the instructor
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Thermoform laminate
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Scribe countertops to irregular surfaces
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Laminate a cube using plastic laminateAssessment StrategiesQuiz and/or Test, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaIdentify tools used for cutting and trimming laminateUse common fabrication methods to face a cube
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File laminate edges
This Outline is under development.