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This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment sectors of the construction industry. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, ranging from the painting of a wall, refurbishment of a room to new build housing and large-scale commercial projects such as office blocks, hospitals and retail developments. Employers and contractors of painters and decorators vary in size from small, local family painting and decorating companies to major home builders and commercial contractors. Painters and decorators sometimes choose to specialise in certain types of projects and go on to become masters in their field. Examples include work on heritage and listed buildings, new build homes or commercial works. There is growing demand for painters and decorators to help meet the need for new homes and preserve the condition of existing housing and structures
The broad purpose of the occupation is to operate in domestic and commercial properties and undertake the decoration and protection of buildings. Properties include houses, schools, offices, hospitals, factories and construction sites. Working internally or externally they work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent borne coatings and wallcoverings. They have good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. They are responsible for their own work achieving a high quality finish at the appropriate pace. They are good problem solvers and communicators and are able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their immediate team and the site management team, which could include a senior or craft painter and decorator providing advice and guidance. They would also often liaise with other construction trades such as site carpenters and plasterers who could work for their own organisation or another contractor. Site managers again could work for their own company or the main contractor. In the case of smaller projects such as house extensions, liaison with the client and neighbours would be expected.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for creating a high-quality finish which meets standards, specifications and design plans. They are expected to do this with due regard to all safety aspects involved with working on a construction site or domestic property, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others at all times. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected they would give consideration to the environment and sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling.
| Duty | KSBs |
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| Duty 1 work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances. |
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K9
K10
K14
K18
K21
K22
K29
K30
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S11
S12
S13
S14
S16
S21
S22
B1
B2
B3
B4
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| Duty 2 carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions. |
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K21
K22
K23
K26
K27
K28
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S17
S18
S22
B1
B2
B3
B4
B6
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| Duty 3 work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary. |
K1
K6
K9
K19
K20
K25
K26
K27
K28
K29
S1
S2
S4
S5
S6
S11
S20
S21
S22
B1
B3
B6
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| Duty 4 prepare the work site including setting out the work and selecting materials, tools and equipment appropriate to the project. |
K1
K3
K4
K6
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22
K23
K26
S1
S2
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
B1
B2
B3
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| Duty 5 use the appropriate tools and equipment to prepare substrates and apply decorative materials to industry standards |
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K9
K10
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K21
K22
K23
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
B1
B3
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| Duty 6 carry out minor repairs or modifications to completed substrates/surfaces |
K1
K2
K3
K4
K6
K7
K9
K15
K16
K17
K18
K21
K22
K23
K24
K25
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S9
S10
S12
S13
S14
S15
S19
S20
B1
B3
B6
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| Duty 7 collaborate with stakeholders including clients, customers and other construction trades |
K1
K6
K9
K10
K25
K26
K27
K28
K29
K30
S1
S2
S4
S5
S7
S8
S20
S21
S22
B1
B3
B4
B6
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| Duty 8 maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably |
K1
K6
K9
K10
K11
K12
S1
S2
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
B1
B2
B3
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| Duty 9 carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role |
K1
K27
K31
S1
S2
S3
S8
S23
B2
B5
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| Duty 10 receive, unload, move, lift and store materials to site for application following good handling practices to prevent injury or damage. |
K1
K2
K3
K4
K6
K11
K12
K16
K17
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S20
B1
B3
B6
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K1: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. Signage, Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working at height, Working in confined spaces. Reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR), Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER). Lone working. Electrical safety (electrical equipment and hand soaking) Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and Lead at work.
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K2: Personal protective equipment (PPE), Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust suppression.
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K3: Working at height equipment and safe use: Ladders, mobile towers, Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) and fixed scaffold.
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K4: Working at height equipment and safe use: Steps, hop- ups and podiums.
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K5: Equipment: High-volume low-pressure spraying equipment, pressure washing and relevant safety control equipment.
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K6: Safe systems of work: Site specific inductions, risk assessments, method statements and hazard identification in the work area.
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K7: Standards and regulations: British Standards, building regulations, quality standards.
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K8: Basic principles of digital design and modelling systems.
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K9: Interpreting relevant information from drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturer’s safety data sheets and manufacturer’s information including colour charts and notations and colour terms.
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K10: Impact of the sector on the environment and sustainability: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
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K11: Preparation of work area: removal and storage of furnishings, fixtures and equipment and reinstatement.
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K12: Characteristics and use of materials to protect work area: Cover materials and tapes.
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K13: Hand tool use: preparation tools, application tools.
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K14: Power tool use: Sanders with dust extraction, power drills, infrared and hot air guns.
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K15: Preparation materials and their characteristics: Fillers, resin fillers, sealants, stabilisers, caulks, primers, decontaminants, abrasives.
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K16: Coatings, their characteristics and uses: Water borne, solvent borne, two-pack, including drying, curing and recoating.
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K17: Wallcoverings and their characteristics: Lining paper, free match or random paper and adhesives.
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K18: Preparation processes internal and external locations and materials, considering surface conditions and defects for: untreated trowelled finishes and plasterboard; Untreated timber and timber sheet materials; untreated metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
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K19: Preparation processes for internal locations and materials, considering surface conditions and defects of previously coated surfaces: trowelled finishes and plasterboard; timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous); removal of previously applied coatings.
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K20: Preparation processes for external locations and materials, considering surface conditions and defects of previously coated surfaces: trowelled finishes and plasterboard; timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous); removal of previously applied coatings.
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K21: Characteristics, preparation and application techniques for preparatory papers (damp preventative, reinforcing, insulating, lining): cross lining, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
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K22: Preparation and application techniques for standard papers: cross lining, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
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K23: Application techniques and sequencing for surface coatings: solvent borne, water borne, brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors (flush and panelled) and opening windows.
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K24: Techniques to rectify defects: Third party damage and post application defects.
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K25: Principles of good team working.
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K26: The painting and decorating sector: Regulators, types of services and products, types of employers, types of customers, supply chain and stakeholders.
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K27: Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology.
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K28: Written communication techniques using construction terminology.
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K29: Well-being: mental and physical health considerations for self and others and how to access support.
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K30: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace.
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K31: Employment types (self employed and employed), small business start up principles and tax responsibilities.
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S1: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
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S2: Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust suppression.
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S3: Check and safely use working at height equipment for example steps, hop-ups, and podiums.
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S4: Identify hazards and comply with risk assessments, method statements, control measures and safe systems of work and report to manager when required.
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S5: Read and interpret information for example from drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturer’s safety data sheets and manufacturer’s information such as colour charts and notations.
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S6: Ensure materials are used efficiently and sustainably including suitable disposal of waste.
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S7: Prepare work area: remove and store furnishings, fixtures and equipment and reinstate.
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S8: Protect and prepare a safe working area, surrounding surfaces and environment.
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S9: Select and use hand tools and equipment.
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S10: Maintain and store hand tools.
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S11: Select, use, maintain and store power tools.
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S12: Prepare internal and external untreated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example: trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
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S13: Prepare internal previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials.
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S14: Prepare external previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
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S15: Prepare and apply surface coatings to untreated external surfaces for example brick, stone, render, wood, metal using a brush and roller.
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S16: Apply solvent borne and water borne coating systems using brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors: flush and panelled and opening windows.
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S17: Prepare and apply foundation paper: Cross lining around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
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S18: Prepare and apply Wallcoverings: Free match or random match finishing papers, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angle.
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S19: Carry out minor repair for example third party damage or post application defect.
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S20: Apply team working principles.
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S21: Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
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S22: Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues.
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S23: Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
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B1: Put health and safety first.
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B2: Consider the environment when using resources and carrying out processes.
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B3: Take ownership of given work.
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B4: Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture.
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B5: Seek learning and development opportunities to maintain and enhance competence in their own practice.
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B6: Team-focused to achieve team goals.
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Awarding organisation: City & Guilds
Awarding organisation: Ascentis
Awarding organisation: Ascentis
Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
Awarding organisation: NOCN
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