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.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Stains, waxes and French polishes wood surfaces by hand.
• 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.
• Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
• Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
• Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.

Desired Skills

Monitoring, Active Listening, Learning Strategies, Speaking, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Science