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Vehicle Painters

Descriptions & Duties

  • Vehicle Painters prepare and paint vehicle bodies.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Technical knowledge and skills in vehicle body repair

Vehicle Painters must be able to apply refinishing techniques.

Analysis knowledge and skills

Vehicle Painters must be able to identify and mix paints to colour specifications and colour samples.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Completion of relevant training courses, or an apprenticeship in the trade of Vehicle Painter, or equivalent

Professional qualification

  • Voluntary registered as Vehicle Painter (B2, B2(b)) (You may visit Electrical and Mechanical Services Department website for registration details)

Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-over $45,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Vehicle Painters normally work in vehicle maintenance workshops and are required to perform physically demanding work. They need to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.

Tools

  • Paint Mixing Machine
  • Spray Booth
  • Spray Gun Cleaner
  • Spray Gun

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