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surface treatment operator

Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion.

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DESCRIPTION

Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sand between coats
perform test run
OPTIONALOptional competences
prepare surface for enamelling
maintain equipment
lacquer wood surfaces

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Skills overview

64total
31 essential
33 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 31 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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