Painters and decorators

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Average salary

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hours

Average weekly hours

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4.4%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Painters and decorators

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5323

Those working in this unit group apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces, paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials, and stain, wax and french polish wood surfaces by hand.

Common tasks include:

erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height;
prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler;
applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment;
mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush;
stains, waxes and french polishes wood surfaces by hand.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Painters and decorators

Regional employment: Painters and decorators

Future employment: Painters and decorators

Top 12 industries: Painters and decorators

Alternative & related job titles: Painters and decorators

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Equality focus: Painters and decorators

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