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Career Guidance Skills handling and moving S6.7 - using hand tools S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment Prepare surface for painting
Description
Make sure the surface to be painted is free of scratches and dents. Assess the porosity of the wall and the need for coating. Remove any grease, dirt, moisture and traces of previous coverings.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 6 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential 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…
- Surface treatment operatorSurface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection. Oth…
- Building construction workerBuilding construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…
Optional for
- Abrasive blasting operatorAbrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of m…
- House builderHouse builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers. Duties The dutie…
- 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…
Related skills
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Work in a construction team
- Keep records of work progress
- Inspect construction supplies
- Blast surface
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Install construction profiles
- Prepare surface for plastering
- Sand between coats
- Read standard blueprints
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
Last updated on February 18, 2026
