Painter, AAS

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CODE: PAINT-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Painters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Painting Trades Associate of Applied Science if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This program prepares the student for employment as a Journeyman Painter with the Painters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations, components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable painting tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of painting work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in painting installations.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 27

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (8 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 33

^{Any PTD journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above PTD apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems
and PTD 101B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice I
and PTD 102B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice IB
and PTD 105B - OSHA 10/First Aid/CPR
and PTD 151B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice II
and PTD 152B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice IIB
and PTD 155B - Respirators/Lead Abatement
and PTD 201B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice III
and PTD 202B - Painting/Decorating Apprentice IIIB
and PTD 205B - Heavy Equipment Operation
and PTD 255B - COMET
and PTD 270B - OSHA 30