Vehicle Painters

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

**Indicative 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:

- NZQF 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.

**Tasks include:**

- 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