WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

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

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• erects scaffolding and ladders, and places drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering
• prepares surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces
• selects and prepares paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, thinning and drying additives
• applies paints, varnishes or stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers or sprays
• hangs wallpaper
• cleans equipment and work areas
• may repair windows and replace glass in wooden and metal frames
• may lay and repair wall and floor tiles

  SPECIALISATIONS:

  Paperhanger