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Painter

OFO Code: 643101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
643101
Occupation
Painter
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6431 · Painters and Related Workers

Official description
Painters and related workers prepare surfaces of buildings and other structures for painting, apply protective and decorative coats of paint or similar materials, or cover interior walls and ceilings of buildings with wallpaper other finishes.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Structural Steel Painter, Painting Contractor, Paperhanger, Painter and Decorator

  • Cleaning and preparing walls and other surfaces of buildings for painting or wallpapering
  • Applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays
  • Applying or spraying paint, varnish, and similar materials to surfaces, fixtures and fittings of buildings
  • Selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing pigments and additives
  • Measuring and hanging wallpaper or other fabrics on interior walls and ceilings

2. Demand status

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