Spray Painters apply paint and other industrial coatings to vehicles and a range of other manufactured items. They inspect the vehicle or surface they will be painting, clean and prepare it, remove rough spots and sand or treat the surface, apply an undercoat to the surface, and mix and prepare the paint for application. They may use computerised paint mixing technology to do this. They spray-paint or powder coat the vehicle or article, check the quality and depth of their paintwork and polish the finished product.
Specialisations
- Automotive Refinisher
Required Skills and Knowledge
- practical and manual ability
- creative flair
- problem-solving skills
- the ability to undertake detailed and intricate work
- no allergies or breathing problems
- the ability to stand or bend for long periods of time
- normal colour vision
Education Training Requirements
To become a qualified spray painter you usually need to complete a traineeship in Automotive Vehicle Body. To prepare for your traineeship you can learn some practical painting skills through the Certificate I in Automotive (Vehicle Body-Vehicle Painting), which usually takes one semester (six months) to complete.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
As a trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer. You spend most of your time working and learning practical skills on the job and you spend some time undertaking structured training with a registered training provider of your choice. They will assess your skills and when you are competent in all areas, you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification. The traineeship usually takes twelve months to complete.
