361231 Painter

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Painter and Decorator

• House Painter
• Spray Painter (Non-industrial)

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 by removing old paint and filling holes and cracks, and covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape to protect surrounding areas
• Selects and mixes paints and stains to achieve desired colour and texture
• Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, sprayers, or other tools
• Smooths and sands surfaces between coats of paint or varnish, and inspects finished work to ensure quality and adherence to client specifications
• Collaborates with clients to determine colour schemes and finishes, and estimates materials and labour costs for painting projects