iti 12 April 2025

ITI Painter (General) Trade Syllabus

The ITI "Painter (General)" trade is a two-year vocational training program under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This course equips trainees with skills to apply decorative and protective coatings, such as paint, varnish, and wallpaper, to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, including homes, offices, and other structures. While the trade covers both domestic and industrial painting, it includes extensive training in techniques used for domestic settings, such as wall painting, wood finishing, and decorative designs. The syllabus integrates theoretical knowledge, practical painting skills, and employability training to prepare students for roles such as domestic painters, painting contractors, or assistants in construction and interior decoration firms, or as self-employed professionals.

Course Overview

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, each 6 months)
NSQF Level: Level 4
Eligibility: Minimum 8th grade pass (or as per state ITI requirements)
Objective: To train individuals in surface preparation, paint application, color mixing, and safety practices to produce high-quality finishes for domestic and other environments.

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

1. Trade Theory (Theoretical Knowledge)

Covers foundational concepts in painting with a focus on domestic applications.

Semester 1
- Introduction to Painting
  - Overview of the painting industry: domestic, commercial, industrial.
  - Role of a domestic painter: enhancing aesthetics, protecting surfaces.
  - Types of surfaces in homes: walls, ceilings, wood, metal, plaster.
- Materials and Tools
  - Paints: water-based, oil-based, emulsions, enamels for domestic use.
  - Tools: brushes, rollers, spray guns, scrapers, sandpaper.
  - Primers and sealers: importance for walls, wooden doors, windows.
- Surface Preparation
  - Cleaning domestic surfaces: removing dirt, grease, old paint.
  - Filling and leveling: putty application for walls, crack repair.
  - Sanding and priming: ensuring adhesion on plaster, wood.
- Color Theory and Mixing
  - Basics of color schemes for home interiors and exteriors.
  - Mixing paints: achieving desired shades for domestic walls.
  - Understanding textures: matte, glossy, satin finishes.
- Safety and Hygiene
  - Personal protective equipment (PPE): masks, gloves for paint fumes.
  - Safe handling of ladders, scaffolds in homes.
  - First aid: dealing with paint spills, inhalation risks.
Semester 2
- Painting Techniques for Domestic Settings
  - Brush painting: techniques for walls, doors, window frames.
  - Roller painting: covering large areas like living rooms, bedrooms.
  - Stenciling: decorative patterns for home interiors.
- Allied Skills
  - Basic carpentry: preparing wooden surfaces (e.g., doors, cabinets).
  - Sheet metal work: painting metal gates, railings.
  - Pipe painting: techniques for household plumbing fixtures.
- Software Basics
  - Introduction to design software: CorelDRAW, Photoshop for decorative ideas.
  - Creating 2D designs: planning wall patterns, color layouts.
- Wall Finishes
  - Applying wallpaper and textured paints in domestic spaces.
  - Varnishing and polishing: wooden furniture, floors.
  - Distemper and emulsion paints: pros and cons for home use.
Semester 3
- Advanced Domestic Painting
  - Decorative painting: radium, vinyl, thermocol designs for kids’ rooms.
  - Exterior painting: weather-resistant paints for home facades.
  - Painting fixtures: windows, grills, doors in residential settings.
- Quality Control
  - Inspecting finishes: checking for streaks, bubbles on walls.
  - Correcting defects: repainting uneven surfaces.
  - Client feedback: ensuring satisfaction in domestic projects.
- Corrosion and Protection
  - Preventing rust on household metal surfaces: gates, railings.
  - Anti-corrosive primers for domestic environments.
  - Paint durability: choosing long-lasting finishes for homes.
Semester 4
- Specialized Painting
  - Spray painting: techniques for furniture, cabinets.
  - Artistic painting: murals, accent walls in homes.
  - Eco-friendly paints: low-VOC options for indoor safety.
- Project Management
  - Estimating paint quantities: for rooms, houses.
  - Costing: budgeting for domestic painting projects.
  - Time management: completing home painting jobs efficiently.
- Professional Skills
  - Entrepreneurship: starting a domestic painting business.
  - Client consultation: understanding homeowner preferences.
  - Market trends: demand for modern, sustainable finishes.

2. Trade Practical (Hands-On Skills)

Focuses on practical painting skills, emphasizing domestic applications.

Semester 1
- Basic Painting Practice
  - Practicing freehand sketching: wall designs, patterns.
  - Mixing colors: creating shades for home interiors.
  - Applying primer: on plaster walls, wooden panels.
- Surface Preparation
  - Scraping old paint: from domestic walls, doors.
  - Applying putty: filling cracks on interior surfaces.
  - Sanding surfaces: preparing wood, plaster for painting.
- Safety Drills
  - Using PPE: gloves, masks during painting tasks.
  - Operating fire extinguishers: handling paint-related fires.
  - Practicing ladder safety: for reaching high ceilings.
- Project Work
  - Painting a small room mock-up: walls and ceiling.
  - Documenting color choices and preparation steps.
Semester 2
- Painting Techniques
  - Brush painting: covering walls, wooden frames.
  - Roller painting: large surfaces like living room walls.
  - Stenciling: creating decorative borders in homes.
- Allied Tasks
  - Preparing wooden surfaces: sanding doors, cabinets.
  - Painting metal: household railings, window grills.
  - Basic pipe painting: household water pipes.
- Design Practice
  - Creating 2D designs: planning room color schemes.
  - Making signboards: decorative nameplates for homes.
- Project Work
  - Painting a mock domestic interior: walls, doors, windows.
  - Presenting a report on techniques and materials used.
Semester 3
- Advanced Painting
  - Applying textured paints: for accent walls in homes.
  - Exterior painting: weatherproof coatings for house facades.
  - Decorative finishes: radium stickers, vinyl designs.
- Quality Checks
  - Inspecting painted walls: ensuring even coverage.
  - Correcting flaws: repainting streaks, patches.
  - Testing durability: simulating wear on painted surfaces.
- Furniture Painting
  - Varnishing wooden furniture: tables, chairs.
  - Painting cabinets: achieving smooth finishes.
  - Polishing floors: protective coatings for home interiors.
- Project Work
  - Painting a complete mock house section: interior and exterior.
  - Documenting costs, time, and quality outcomes.
Semester 4
- Specialized Techniques
  - Spray painting: furniture, small household items.
  - Creating murals: artistic designs for living spaces.
  - Using eco-friendly paints: safe for family homes.
- Client-Based Tasks
  - Simulating client projects: painting per specifications.
  - Handling repairs: touching up damaged wall paint.
  - Packaging services: offering painting with cleanup.
- Industrial Exposure
  - Painting large domestic spaces: apartments, villas.
  - Using advanced tools: spray guns for quick coverage.
  - Maintaining equipment: cleaning brushes, rollers.
- Project Work
  - Completing a full domestic painting project: multi-room setup.
  - Presenting a portfolio with designs, costs, and feedback.

3. Workshop Calculation and Science

Supports painting tasks with math and science.

Semester 1
- Arithmetic: calculating paint quantities for rooms.
- Measurements: area of walls, ceilings in square feet.
- Chemistry: properties of paints, solvents for domestic use.
Semester 2
- Geometry: calculating angles for decorative patterns.
- Science: adhesion, drying times of paints.
- Calculations: mixing ratios for primers, topcoats.
Semester 3
- Costing: estimating budgets for home painting jobs.
- Physics: surface tension, paint flow on walls.
- Logic: optimizing paint usage to reduce waste.
Semester 4
- Advanced calculations: time estimates for multi-room projects.
- Chemistry: VOC levels, eco-friendly paint properties.
- Statistics: analyzing material costs, labor charges.