Working Life
Painter and Decorators require many skills including:
- Working with a variety of specialised hand and power tools
- Being aware of how colours, textures and shapes are used in design
- Knowledge of renovation, preservation and restoration
- Performing a range of painting techniques
- Application of wall hangings to a wide variety of situations
- Designing and producing sign work and displays
- Advising on colour selection and interior design
Aspects of Work:
- Learning and developing new practical craft-related skills, knowledge and competence
- Working with and learning from experienced craftspersons
- Seeing a job through from start to finish
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements
- Working indoors and outdoors
- Accuracy and attention to detail measuring and calculating quantities and areas
- Being well organised and careful with practical tasks
- Working at heights
- Lifting or carrying heavy items
- Taking responsibility for own learning, including the allocation of study time
- Working at a variety of locations - can be residential homes, industrial units or commercial situations
- Being physically active
- Passing all your phase exams (theory, practicals skills demonstration)
- Earning as you learn
Qualities -
As a Painter and Decorator you will need to be physically fit and to be able to work at heights.
An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping is essential as well as attention to detail and an eye for shape and design.
The Painter and Decorator must have the ability to:
- Plan and organise
- Communicate effectively
- Solve problems
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Show a positive attitude
- Recognise the need for good customer relations
- Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety awareness
Occupational Hazard: If you suffer from an allergy or skin complaint, the chemicals that you use may affect you.
Interests - Painter / Decorator
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Entry / Progression - Painter / Decorator
Pay & Salary - Painter / Decorator
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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