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Painter
Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential
Trade code:
404C
Non-compulsory
A Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential applies decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential:
reads specifications to determine quantities of materials required
prepares and cleans surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steamcleaning
mixes coatings according to manufacturer’s specifications
applies coatings using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
practices quality control
assembles and erects scaffolding, swing stages and other access equipment
