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73112.00 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Construction painter
  • Maintenance painter
  • Painter
  • Painter and decorator
  • Painter and decorator apprentice
  • Paperhanger

Core competencies

  • Social Perceptiveness to speak to customers to provide advice on colour schemes and wall coverings
  • Coordinating to ensure the work is completed according to schedule and meets clients' specifications
  • Gross Body Coordination to coordinate movements of their arms, legs and torso while maintaining balance, especially when working on ladders or scaffolding, applying paint across large surfaces
  • Stamina to sustain prolonged physical effort, including standing, climbing and repetitive arm movements, while maintaining precision and focus over long work periods
  • Attention to Detail to focus on precision in applying finishes, ensuring smooth surfaces, clean lines and accurate colour matching, while closely adhering to project specifications and avoiding errors
  • Knowledge in Client Service to understand basic customer needs and expectations, focusing on following simple instructions to ensure client satisfaction

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
  • Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
  • Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
  • Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
  • Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
  • Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
  • May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
  • May provide cost estimates to clients.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

73 – General trades

Sub-major group

731 – General construction trades

Minor group

7311 – Roofers, glaziers, painters, decorators and floor covering installers

Unit group

73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

Occupational profile

73112.00 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

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