Description
Vehicle paint technicians use spray equipment to apply paint, cellulose and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.Main Tasks
- Applies masking material to protect areas not to be coated and removes any external fixtures;
- Consults vehicle colour code, chooses appropriate paint or mixes paint to achieve desired consistency and colour;
- Uses hand or electrostatic spray gun to coat surfaces, adjusting nozzle and pressure valves of the gun as required;
- Removes masking materials and refits external fittings after completion of spraying;
- Cleans and maintains spray equipment, protective clothing and spraying booth.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Off- and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete.UK Prospects
16100
Workforce Size
5.58%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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