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Master painter; painter decorator.

Painters are professionals specialised in the preparation, processing and covering of continuous surfaces or diverse elements with paint and other similar products, with the two-fold objective of ensuring their protection and guaranteeing their embellishment through the application of various systems, techniques and products, both in new construction projects as well as restoration, renovation or maintenance projects in existing buildings.

• Prepare the work area and organise the environment.
• Take surface measurements, based on the plans or on site.
• Prepare and polish the surfaces and elements to be treated.
• Prepare the paints, mix the colours and adjust the viscosity.
• Carry out colour tests.
• Apply different treatments prior to the finish on the supports.
• Paint by hand the walls or structures with plastic or synthetic paints, water-based paints, bituminous paints, varnishes, shellacs, etc.
• Paint walls or structures with a paint gun.
• Conduct the dryness test.
• Carry out repair treatments (anti-humidity and/or anti-oxidation paint, hardener, etc).
• Create gildings using a mixture.
• Glue wallpaper onto the walls.
• Recoat in different manners.
• Apply acrylic or oil-based patinas, with decorative effects using oil-based and acrylic coats.
• Carry out imitations of different woods, marbles, stones and metal oxidations.
• Carry out translucent patinas.
• Apply weathering patinas.
• Carry out various operations of preparation, maintenance and preservation of materials, tools, machines, work equipment as well as group and individual protective elements that are necessary to carry out the works.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Indoor, decoration and renovation works
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Pintura decorativa en construcció (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Drywall panel installer

Parquet flooring installer

Technician in working at heights

Building waterproofing system installer

Tower-crane operator

• Work hours

  This professional usually works 40-hour weeks, from Monday to Friday.

• Salary

  From 16,000 to 26,000 euros a year.

• Other features

  Usually, the work environment itself provides one with the necessary work contacts, since it is a field in which it is uncommon to find properly-qualified professionals.

• Human resources and equipment

  Tools, auxiliary means, work teams and van. As a general rule, it is also advisable to have the necessary infrastructure to produce quotes and invoices, as well as a warehouse.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type and nature (purchase or hire) of working equipment, tools, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, in addition to whether a warehouse, premises or an office is wanted. You can start with an investment of some 6000 euros.