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Painter

OSCA 361231·ANZSCO 332211

Employed

42,000

Part-time share

28.8%

Female share

5.9%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Painter is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Painting and Decorating and Course in Painters Registration.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Painter. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Painter. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

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

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Painter.