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Vehicle Painter

OSCA 351631·ANZSCO 324311

Employed

10,000

Part-time share

12.8%

Female share

3%

Median age

38 yrs

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

Vehicle 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 Automotive Refinishing Technology.

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There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Vehicle 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

Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours, and applies paint.

What they typically do

  • Prepares surfaces of vehicles for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
  • Matches and mixes paint colours to vehicle specifications
  • Applies paint to vehicles using spray guns, brushes or rollers, ensuring paint coverage is even and smooth
  • Applies clear coat and other protective finishes to vehicles
  • Inspects painted vehicles for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs

Where they work

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Qualification pathways

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

  • Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

    AUR32420 · AQF 3 · 20 providers

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