construction painter

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.

ESCO Code

7131.1

NACE Code

43.34 - Painting and glazing

Alternative Labels

specialist painter

decorator

commercial painter and decorator

construction painter and decorator

painter (construction)

industrial painter

painter and decorator

commercial decorator

construction decorator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean painting equipment dispose of hazardous waste dispose of non-hazardous waste follow health and safety procedures in construction follow safety procedures when working at heights inspect construction supplies inspect paintwork interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans paint surfaces prepare surface for painting protect surfaces during construction work remove paint sand between coats snap chalk line transport construction supplies use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically work safely with chemicals

Essential Knowledge

types of paint

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on construction materials answer requests for quotation blast surface build scaffolding calculate needs for construction supplies install construction profiles keep personal administration keep records of work progress maintain equipment maintain work area cleanliness mix paint monitor stock level operate rust proofing spray gun order construction supplies paint with a paint gun process incoming construction supplies recognise signs of corrosion set up temporary construction site infrastructure use sander work in a construction team

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/15620506-fb5d-49cd-87a2-1c9047fb406a

Status

released

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