351631 Vehicle Painter

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Vehicle Refinisher

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Prepares surfaces of vehicles for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking
• Matches and mixes paint colours to vehicle specifications
• Applies paint to vehicles using spray guns, brushes, or rollers, ensuring paint coverage is even and smooth
• Applies clear coat and other protective finishes to vehicles
• Inspects painted vehicles for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs