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Painter and Related Worker
Occupation Code: 7131
Alternative titles: Painter and Decorator, Construction Painter, Wallpaper Decorator
Job description and duties
Painters and Related Workers are primarily responsible for preparing exterior, interior walls and ceilings for painting or wallpapering. A Painter and Related Worker is typically expected to:
• Plan job requirements in order to estimate cost and time required
• Choose appropriate materials in accordance with the client’s needs
• Install scaffolding (where applicable)
• Cover floors and furniture to protect from
damage
• Prepare surface for painting by scraping or
sanding
• Fill holes and cracks with plaster
• Mix paint to the required shade
• Apply paint or other finishing materials
• Ensure the area is clean after completion
Work environment
Painters and Related Workers are typically employed by building contractors, construction
companies, turnkey contractors, re-modelers and other businesses that deal with the construction of homes and other buildings in the private sector. Additionally, a number of Painters and Related Workers may choose to work on a self-employed basis.
Painters and Related Workers may be required to work both indoors and outdoors and includes working at heights.
Painters and Related Workers typically work full-time. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although there are no set entry requirements to work as a Painter and Related Worker, previous experience in construction may be useful. Although workers typically learn the trade while on-the-job, formal training programmes include:
• Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
Number of employees (2017)
70
Share of foreigners (2017)
20%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+12%
Median Pay (per annum)
€14,500
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