ITI Trade: Industrial Painter

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Course Overview

The Industrial Painter trade is a one-year vocational training program designed to equip candidates with professional skills, technical knowledge, and practical expertise relevant to industrial painting. The training aligns with the current industrial standards of both Indian and global markets, ensuring candidates are job-ready for private, government, or self-employment opportunities.

During the course, candidates receive comprehensive training on:

  • Professional Skills & Knowledge
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Workshop Calculation & Science
  • Employability Skills
  • Project Work & Extracurricular Activities (to build confidence and practical experience)

Key Learning Components

Safety Practices & Compliance

  • Recognize and comply with safe working practices
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Understand and follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines
  • Identify hazardous and non-hazardous items in the workplace
  • Operate firefighting equipment in case of emergencies
  • Implement workplace safety protocols to prevent accidents

Basic Allied Trades Exposure

  • Training on basic carpentry, welding, and sheet metal work
  • Preparation of different wooden surfaces for painting
  • Understanding of pipeline systems and related safety procedures
  • Practice of graphic-sticker pasting, fixing, and locking on wooden or metal surfaces

Core Technical Skills Acquired

Surface Preparation & Coating

  • Surface preparation techniques for metal, wood, and composite materials
  • Cleaning and painting of metal surfaces for preventive coatings
  • Repair and maintenance of pneumatic systems and paint guns

Spray Painting & Finishing Techniques

  • Master spray painting techniques for various surfaces
  • Practice mixing paint, hardener, and solvent with correct aspect ratios
  • Execute dent removal and restoration of damaged/accidental areas

Specialized Painting Techniques

  • Application of special effects finishes on modern furniture
  • Operation of powder coating systems
  • Conduct quality tests for different paints and painted film thickness, adhesion, and finish quality

Career Opportunities

After successful completion of the Industrial Painter course, candidates are eligible for employment in various sectors, including:

  • Automobile and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • Furniture and Interior Design Industries
  • Construction and Infrastructure Projects
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Industries
  • Aerospace and Aviation Sectors
  • Manufacturing Units specializing in Coatings and Surface Treatments

Job Roles

✅ Industrial Painter
✅ Spray Painter
✅ Powder Coating Technician
✅ Surface Preparation Specialist
✅ Paint Quality Inspector
✅ Automotive Body Painter
✅ Furniture Finishing Expert
✅ Paint Shop Supervisor (with experience)

Advantages of the Course

  • Prepares candidates for government and private sector jobs
  • Equips candidates with self-employment skills
  • Aligns with the industrial standards of both domestic and international markets
  • Provides hands-on training on modern tools, equipment, and techniques
  • Offers an NCVT-recognized certificate, enhancing employability across industries

Job Role: Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter (NCVT Certified)
An Industrial Painter applies various types of paints, varnishes, and coatings to buildings, industrial equipment, and other structures. The role demands precision, skill, and knowledge of different painting techniques and materials to ensure surfaces are protected, durable, and aesthetically appealing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Select appropriate paint or finish based on surface type, durability, ease of application, and customer specifications.
  • Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, abrasive blasting, chemical stripping, or cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
  • Remove old paint layers through burning, wire brushing, water blasting, or abrasive blasting.
  • Fill holes and cracks, weld, sandpaper, and trim surfaces to remove dirt, grease, and rough spots.
  • Apply primer coats on new surfaces to prepare them for finishing coats.
  • Mix paints, match colors, and adjust consistency by blending pigments, oils, thinners, and other substances based on paint composition and color harmony.
  • Choose and operate various paint applicators such as brushes, rollers, or spray guns, adjusting air pressure valves and nozzles when spraying.
  • Handle and maintain spray guns, compressors, and paint booths, ensuring quality and safety.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Industrial Painter trade course, trainees will demonstrate the following competencies. These outcomes align with industry standards and assessment criteria prescribed by NCVT.

Core Practical Skills:

  1. Perform marking, sawing, planing, chiseling, and drilling following safety precautions.
  2. Make various wooden joints for frames like screen frames, signboards, and hanging picture frames.
  3. Fabricate simple sheet metal items from drawings and join them.
  4. Join sheet metal items by soldering, brazing, and riveting.
  5. Explain and make various pipe fittings for painting and maintenance jobs.
  6. Join metal components by arc welding following standard procedures.
  7. Cut and join metal components by gas welding (oxy-acetylene).
  8. Join metal parts by riveting, ensuring structural integrity and finish.

Surface Preparation & Painting Techniques:

  1. Prepare wooden surfaces for painting and decoration; create attractive wooden articles.
  2. Paint different wood surfaces (Plywood, MDF, low-grade wood) using appropriate techniques.
  3. Perform pipe and pipeline painting, including color coding for safety compliance.
  4. Demonstrate pipeline procedures and safety aspects relevant to industrial painting.
  5. Apply graphics, sticker pasting, fixing, and locking on both wood and metal surfaces.
  6. Clean and prepare metal surfaces for preventive coatings.
  7. Apply primer and paint coatings on metal surfaces for corrosion prevention.

Advanced Painting Equipment & Application:

  1. Identify, replace, and assemble pneumatics and paint gun components (compressor, pressure gauge, filter regulator, valves, hoses).
  2. Master spray painting techniques, including spray gun handling and control of air/paint pressure.
  3. Operate and maintain spray booths, ovens, and cleaning systems; apply sealant components on metallic joints.
  4. Perform aspect ratio mixing of paint, hardener, and solvent; measure paint viscosity; operate the spray painting system.
  5. Apply spray painting techniques in home appliances, agricultural equipment, machines, and automotive bodies.

Finishing & Quality Control:

  1. Remove dents and restore damaged areas on vehicles or equipment; repaint and correct paint defects.
  2. Apply special effect finishes for modern furniture and interior elements.
  3. Operate powder coating systems, including pre-treatment and curing processes.
  4. Perform quality testing for various paints and painted films, ensuring film thickness, adhesion, durability, and finish quality.

Career Prospects After Completion:

Upon successful completion, trainees can be employed in industries such as:

  • Automotive and Heavy Engineering
  • Furniture and Interior Designing
  • Aerospace and Shipbuilding
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Powder Coating and Spray Painting Facilities

Potential Job Titles:

  • Industrial Painter
  • Spray Painter
  • Powder Coating Technician
  • Surface Preparation Specialist
  • Paint Quality Inspector
  • Automotive Body Painter
  • Paint Shop Supervisor (with experience)

✅ NCVT Certification ensures recognition of your skills at national and international levels, opening pathways to government, private, and self-employment opportunities.

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