4214-11 Vehicle Painter
Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours and applies paint.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- removes rough spots on vehicle panels
- sands surfaces by hand or with power sanders
- covers area not to be painted with masking tape and paper
- colour matches and mixes paints to match paint shades, or selects pre-mixed paint
- applies primer and finish coats using spray guns, and rubs down surfaces between coats
- touches up paintwork and applies polish to vehicles
- removes masking papers, waxes and polishes finished paintwork
- may paint signs or artwork on vehicles
- may treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
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