Automotive Painter Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Unrestricted Trade
Designated Red Seal Trade Trade Code 410N
NOC 7322
Description
An Automotive Painter is defined as a person who refinishes motor vehicle bodies by sanding, spot filling,priming, conditioning and painting. Other duties include:
- Read work orders and inspecting condition of vehicle
- Sand repaired body surface using hand and power tools, spot fill and prime
- Mask and tape for multi-tone paint work and protective requirements
- Prepare paint booth equipment
- Mix paint and components and match colours
- Use equipment, brush or spray guns to apply primer, paint, enamel, lacquer or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings to automobiles
- Dry or bake newly painted surfaces
- Refinish galvanized outer panels and anodised aluminium mouldings
- Apply decals, transfers, stencils and other types of identification to finished paint work
- Inspect job and repair faults
- Apply or restore anti-corrosion treatments
Personal Qualities
- You will work indoors with noise and environmental conditions that can be dusty and dirty with exposure to exhaust fumes, dust particles, chemicals and solvents
- You enjoy working to close tolerances
- You have the stamina to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, crouch, reach and kneel
- You are not bothered by paint and other odours
- You like to learn new things
- You have good manual dexterity
- Review the Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/222.shtml
Career Opportunities
- Automotive painters are employed by auto body repair shops, automotive and truck dealerships, custom auto shops, trucking companies and bus lines
Educational/Training Requirements
- The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 12
- Completion of a 4,560 hour apprenticeship program is required
- If you have completed 4,800 hours of on the job experience/training but have not completed the Apprenticeship Program you may be eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification
Training Availability
Apprenticeship Training
Centennial College – Ashtonbee Campus
P.O. Box 631, Station A
Scarborough ON M1K 5E9
416-289-5000
