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Painting

A career in the painting trade can include painting houses, commercial buildings, bridges and industrial sites. A well-trained painter works safely, quickly, efficiently and is proud to complete projects that please their customers. CITC’s three-year painting program prepares workers for a wide range of rewarding painting careers with technical and hands-on training. Training topics range from Surface Preparation, Wood Finishing, Painting with Rollers & Brushes, Painting with Sprayers on various surfaces and Texturing.

Students will be required to have access to a computer or tablet device with a working camera and microphone. Additionally, all students will need to have access to a reliable internet source when classes begin in the fall. For additional information on the technical requirements for this program please contact the CITC office at (425) 454-2482.

Note: It is crucial that students have the required physical textbooks and class materials by the first day of class. Students will be instructed on how to purchase the required e-text(s) on the first day of class. A student who does not have all required e-texts, textbooks and materials by the end of the second week may be dismissed from class and charged with an absence.  To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. .

CITC strives to offer a variety of class schedules and locations for students to select from. To ensure your place in a class of your choice CITC encourages your registration as soon as registration opens.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If the class you have selected is full, you will be transferred into the next available class at the CITC facility nearest your home zip code.

PAINTING 101: FALL QUARTER

Students will thoroughly review construction site safety and shop safety and are introduced to trade mathematics; safe use of basic hand and power tools; blueprint reading; rigging and an overview of careers in painting. Schedule for lab dates will be handed out the first night of class each quarter.   Includes OSHA 10 training.

PAINTING 102: WINTER QUARTER

Students will learn about painting safety; ladders, scaffolds, lifts and fall protection; identifying surface/substrate materials and conditions; protecting adjacent surfaces; basic surface preparation.

PAINTING 103: SPRING QUARTER

Students will learn about repair using sealants and fillers; be introduced to paints and coatings; and practice brushing & rolling paints and coatings.

BOOKS - PAINTING LEVEL 1
It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class:
REQUIRED TEXT  ISBN 
NCCER Commercial & Residential Level 1, 2nd Ed. 9780137712397
NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition 9780137483341

Western Washington Region

Painting Level 1

Location Course# Term Total Weeks Class Hours Day(s) Start Date End Date Start/End Time Class Dates Tuition Payment
Location - Tuition Course# Day(s) - Time Start Date - End Date
Bellevue 101 FALL 13 weeks 64 hrs Fri/Sat 09/20/24 12/21/24 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/20 09/21 10/18 10/19 11/15 11/16 12/20 12/21 $1,835 Registration Closed
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Closed
FALL - 13 weeks Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/20/24 - 12/21/24
Bellevue 102 WTR 8 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 01/17/25 03/15/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/17 01/18 02/14 02/15 03/14 03/15 $1,835 Register
Bellevue
$1,835
Register
WTR - 8 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/17/25 - 03/15/25
Bellevue 103 SPR 9 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 04/18/25 06/21/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/04 04/05 05/02 05/03 06/06 06/07 $1,835 Registration Opens
03/01/25
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Opens
03/01/25
SPR - 9 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/18/25 - 06/21/25

PAINTING 201: FALL QUARTER

Students will learn about painting failures & remedies; job planning and completion; chemical cleaning and stripping; low pressure water cleaning; abrasive blasting. Schedule for lab dates will be handed out the first night of class each quarter.

PAINTING 202: WINTER QUARTER

Students will learn about drywall finishing and patching; stains; clear finishes; wood finishing; and will review green building practices.

PAINTING 203: SPRING QUARTER

Students will learn about high performance coatings; conventional, airless and HVLP spray painting, industrial applications and environment

 

BOOKS - PAINTING LEVEL 2
It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class:
REQUIRED TEXT ISBN 
NCCER Commercial & Residential Level 2, 2nd Ed. 9780137712960
Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist, Level 1 9780136045083

Western Washington Region

Painting Level 2

Location Course# Term Total Weeks Class Hours Day(s) Start Date End Date Start/End Time Class Dates Tuition Payment
Location - Tuition Course# Day(s) - Time Start Date - End Date
Bellevue 201 FALL 13 weeks 64 hrs Fri/Sat 09/13/24 12/14/24 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/13 09/14 10/11 10/12 12/13 12/14 $1,835 Registration Closed
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Closed
FALL - 13 weeks Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/13/24 - 12/14/24
Bellevue 202 WTR 8 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 01/10/25 03/08/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/10 01/11 02/07 02/08 03/07 03/08 $1,835 Register
Bellevue
$1,835
Register
WTR - 8 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/10/25 - 03/08/25
Bellevue 203 SPR 9 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 04/11/25 06/14/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/11 04/12 05/09 05/10 06/13 06/14 $1,835 Registration Opens
03/01/25
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Opens
03/01/25
SPR - 9 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/11/25 - 06/14/25

PAINTING 301: FALL QUARTER

Students will learn about painting failures and remedies; job supervision, planning and control; coatings, color and tinting. Schedule for lab dates will be handed out the first night of class each quarter.

PAINTING 302: WINTER QUARTER

Students will learn about decorative (faux) finishes; and wall coverings.

PAINTING 303: SPRING QUARTER

Students will learn about graphics, texturing and spraying with special devices, industrial coatings, industrial specific safety measures.

BOOKS - PAINTING LEVEL 3
It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class:
REQUIRED TEXT ISBN
NCCER Commercial & Residential Level 3, 2nd Ed 9780139490415
Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist, Level 2 9780136045106

Western Washington Region

Painting Level 3

Location Course# Term Total Weeks Class Hours Day(s) Start Date End Date Start/End Time Class Dates Tuition Payment
Location - Tuition Course# Day(s) - Time Start Date - End Date
Bellevue 301 FALL 13 weeks 64 hrs Fri/Sat 09/06/24 12/07/24 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/27 09/28 10/04 10/05 11/01 11/02 12/06 12/07 $1,835 Registration Closed
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Closed
FALL - 13 weeks Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 09/06/24 - 12/07/24
Bellevue 302 WTR 8 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 01/03/25 03/01/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/03 01/04 01/31 02/01 02/28 03/01 $1,835 Register
Bellevue
$1,835
Register
WTR - 8 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 01/03/25 - 03/01/25
Bellevue 303 SPR 9 weeks 48 hrs Fri/Sat 04/04/25 06/07/25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/18 04/19 05/16 05/17 06/20 06/21 $1,835 Registration Opens
03/01/25
Bellevue
$1,835
Registration Opens
03/01/25
SPR - 9 weeks Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 04/04/25 - 06/07/25

As a part of our dedication and commitment to training, we take pride in delivering top quality instructors. CITC’s instructors are highly skilled journey-level workers who bring their knowledge and years of trade experience into the classroom. All CITC instructors have been certified certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Shannon Noel Has over 20 years’ experience in the painting trade. Graduate of University of Washington Fine Arts Bachelor program.  Central Washington University Scenic Design and Painting Instructor since 2023. Became a CITC faculty member in 2024.

Erik Pearson started in the trade in 2003. CITC graduate and Student of the Year in 2006. Became a CITC faculty member in 2010.

Greg Prada has over 30 years’ experience in the painting industry. Became a CITC faculty member in 2020.