Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 46. - Construction trades
• 46.04 - Building/construction finishing, management and inspection

46.0408 - Painting/painter and wall coverer

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to finish exterior and interior structural surfaces by applying protective or decorative coating materials, such as paint, lacquer, and wallpaper. These programs include courses in surface preparation; selecting, preparing, and applying paints and other coatings; hanging wallpaper; equipment operation and maintenance; finish selection; safety and clean-up; environmental effects on finishes; adhesion properties; and applicable codes and standards.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • commercial painting
  • house painting
  • painter and wall coverer
  • wallpaper hanger

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • auto body painting(47.0603)
  • carpet, flooring, and tile technician(46.0413)
  • commercial art(50.0402)
  • fine art painting(50.0708)
  • interior decorating(19.0605)
  • interior design(50.0408)