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7311 Industrial Spray Painters and Sandblasters

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

7311 Industrial Spray Painters and Sandblasters

Operate sandblasting and industrial spray painting equipment to clean and grind hard surfaces and apply paint and other industrial coatings to manufactured items, metal products and other hard surfaces.

Vehicle Painters are excluded from this unit group. Vehicle Painters are included in Occupation 351631 Vehicle Painter.

OSCA skill level

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

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

731131 Industrial Spray Painter

Operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.

Specialisation

  • Powder Coater

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
  • Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
  • Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
  • Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
  • Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage and thickness to achieve desired finish
  • Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary
Occupation

731132 Sandblaster

Operates sandblasting machines to clean and grind metal products and other hard surfaces.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Prepares surfaces for sandblasting by cleaning and removing any debris or contaminants
  • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
  • Directs and controls the flow of abrasive materials onto surfaces to remove paint, rust or other coatings
  • Adjusts sandblasting machine settings to achieve desired results
  • Inspects surfaces after sandblasting to ensure they are clean and free of imperfections
  • Maintains and repairs sandblasting equipment as needed