5234- VEHICLE PAINT TECHNICIANS

Job Title: 

VEHICLE PAINT TECHNICIANS

Alternate Titles: 

Car paint sprayer,Coach painter,Paint technician (motor vehicles),Vehicle refinisher

Job Description: 

Vehicle paint technicians use spray equipment to apply paint, cellulose and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK