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361 Floor Finishers and Painters

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

361 Floor Finishers and Painters

Install and repair soft and resilient floor coverings, and apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to the surfaces of buildings and structures.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor 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
Unit Group

3611 Floor Finishers

Measure, cut, install and repair carpet, timber, vinyl and resin floor coverings, and polish concrete floors.

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

361131 Floor Finisher

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs carpet, timber, vinyl or resin floor coverings, or polishes concrete floors.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Carpet Layer
  • Concrete Polisher
  • Floor Sander
  • Timber Floor Installer
  • Vinyl Layer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Measures, cuts and trims flooring materials to fit the dimensions of the area to be covered
  • Prepares the subfloor by cleaning, leveling and repairing any imperfections
  • Uses appropriate tools and equipment to lay carpet, timber or vinyl flooring, spread resin or polish concrete flooring
  • Applies adhesives, nails or other fasteners to ensure secure flooring installation
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn flooring materials
Unit Group

3612 Painters

Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.

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

361231 Painter

Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Painter and Decorator

Specialisations

  • House Painter
  • Spray Painter (Non-industrial)

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Prepares surfaces by removing old paint and filling holes and cracks, and covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape to protect surrounding areas
  • Selects and mixes paints and stains to achieve desired colour and texture
  • Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes using brushes, rollers, sprayers or other tools
  • Smooths and sands surfaces between coats of paint or varnish, and inspects finished work to ensure quality and adherence to client specifications
  • Collaborates with clients to determine colour schemes and finishes, and estimates materials and labour costs for painting projects