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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

construction painter

Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures.

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Description

Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or protective properties. Building painters are skilled in using brushes, paint rollers and paint sprayers for different applications.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of paint
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sand between coatsinterpret 2D plansinspect construction suppliesfollow safety procedures when working at heightsuse measurement instrumentsuse safety equipment in constructiontransport construction supplieswork safely with chemicalsprepare surface for paintinginterpret 3D planswork ergonomicallysnap chalk linedispose of hazardous wastefollow health and safety procedures in constructioninspect paintworkprotect surfaces during construction workpaint surfacesdispose of non-hazardous wasteremove paintclean painting equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
build scaffoldingmaintain equipmentrecognise signs of corrosionorder construction suppliesset up temporary construction site infrastructuremaintain work area cleanlinessuse sandermix paintinstall construction profilesprocess incoming construction suppliesblast surfacework in a construction teamoperate rust proofing spray gunpaint with a paint gunmonitor stock levelkeep records of work progressadvise on construction materialscalculate needs for construction suppliesanswer requests for quotationkeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

41 total
21 essential · 20 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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