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Unit Group

3516 Vehicle Painters

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3516 Vehicle Painters

Prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

351631 Vehicle Painter

Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours, and applies paint.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Vehicle Refinisher

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Prepares surfaces of vehicles for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
  • Matches and mixes paint colours to vehicle specifications
  • Applies paint to vehicles using spray guns, brushes or rollers, ensuring paint coverage is even and smooth
  • Applies clear coat and other protective finishes to vehicles
  • Inspects painted vehicles for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs