Painter

What is a Painter?

A tradesperson Painter is trained and qualified to work within the areas of painting and decorating both facilities and equipment.

Roles of Painter

Within South Western Sydney Local health District the roles are:-

• Painting Domestic and industrial Structures
• Provide protection to many structures
• Computer generated signwriting

Career Opportunities

Within SWSLHD there is a four tier grading system. The grade as well as pay increases as more qualifications and experience is obtained. Career development opportunities could lead to an Engineers position. Leading Hand and Supervisor opportunities are available. SWSLHD encourages involvement in further education through in-house courses and study leave for external courses.

Qualifications Required

• School Certificate (Year 10)
• Painters and Decorators Trade Certificate

These are formal qualifications obtained through TAFE courses and experience.

Supervision provided

A comprehensive orientation program is provided for all new staff members with ongoing support. This is generally provided by the leading hand or supervisor. A qualified Painter usually requires minimum supervision.

What sort of person should I be?

• Self-motivated
• Pride in workmanship

Personal Skills Required of a Painter

• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to make decisions and problem solve
• Able to work as integral part of a team
• Able to work unsupervised

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