National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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73112 - Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • construction painter
    • maintenance painter
    • painter
    • painter and decorator
    • painter and decorator apprentice
    • paperhanger

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Automotive painter - motor vehicle repair (See 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators)
    • Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (See 94213 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)
    • Interior decorator (See 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators)
    • Painters and decorators supervisor (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
    • Painters, sculptors and other visual artists (See 53122 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
    • Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
    • Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
    • Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
    • Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
    • Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
    • May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
    • May provide cost estimates to clients.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
      or
      Over three years of work experience in the trade is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
    • Trade certification for painters and decorators is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
    • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified painters and decorators upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

  • Additional information

    • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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