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Career Guidance Skills constructing S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures S7.3.3 - applying protective or decorative solutions or coatings Operate rust proofing spray gun
Description
Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a permanent, corrosion-protective finishing coat, safely and according to regulations.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Structural ironworkerStructural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods…
- RustprooferRustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific chemical formulas, that prevents or delays…
Optional for
- Construction painterConstruction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
- Sheet metal workerSheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and…
- Bridge inspectorBridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint breaks, cracks, rust, and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures. They inspect these …
- Construction painting supervisorA construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
- Transport equipment painterTransport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats,……
- Ornamental metal workerOrnamental metal workers use finishing equipment and machinery to shape and finish fabricated ornamental metal workpieces, often used for the installation process in construction, …
Related skills
- Lacquer spray gun parts
- Recognise signs of corrosion
- Keep records of work progress
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Ensure equipment availability
- Work ergonomically
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Types of metal
- Inspect construction supplies
- Interpret 2D plans
- Set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- Process incoming construction supplies
Last updated on February 18, 2026
