Vehicle Painter

Overview

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

Skills

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

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

Alternative Titles

• Vehicle Refinisher