Vehicle Painters
ANZSCO 3243
9,200
7%
3%
$1,880
36 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Vehicle Painters 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.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.
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About this career
Vehicle Painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.
What they typically do
- Removing rough spots on vehicle panels
- Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
- Masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
- Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
- Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
- Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
- Removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork
- Painting signs and artwork on vehicles
- Treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Vehicle Painters.
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Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
AUR32420 · AQF 3 · 20 providers