Vehicle Painter

ANZSCO 324311

Description

Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours and applies paint. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Alternative Titles

• Vehicle Refinisher

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 3243 Vehicle Painters

 

 

Description

prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.

 

 

Tasks

• removing rough spots on vehicle panels
• sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
• masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
• colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
• applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
• touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
• removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork
• painting signs and artwork on vehicles
• treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 324311 Vehicle Painter

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP