Major Group: 3 - Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 32 - Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | Minor Group: 324 - Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters | Unit Group: 3243 - Vehicle Painters
Description: Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours and applies paint. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Alternative Titles
Vehicle Refinisher
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
UNIT GROUP 3243: VEHICLE PAINTERS
Description: Prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.
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)
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.
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