Scope of Profession - Painter and Decorator

In this section,

  • “finishing materials” means any type of residential, commercial and industrial finishing or coating materials and includes the following:
    • paints, stains, varnishes and other liquid finishes;
    • paper, natural and synthetic fibre wall coverings;
    • special finishes;
    • fire proof and fire retardant coatings;
  • “undertakings of the designated trade” means the preparation of surfaces to receive finishing materials and the application of finishing materials.

Undertakings and Activities

When practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the designated trade, the following are activities within the designated trade of painter and decorator: 

  • using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications; 
  • taping and crack filling drywall surfaces;
  • applying opaque and transparent liquid coatings by brush, roller, spray or dipping to interior and exterior surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco and stone; 
  • applying wall coverings consisting of paper and natural or synthetic fibre to surfaces in buildings and other structures; 
  • removing existing coatings of paper, fabrics, paints and varnishes to repair and prepare undersurfaces for refinishing; 
  • transposing super graphics; 
  • finishing surfaces using abrasive blasting or other mechanical methods for decorative or protective purposes; 
  • diagnosing problems related to finishing materials; 
  • using, setting up and assembling rigging equipment, including wire rope, block and tackle, hoisting equipment and portable and suspension scaffolding; 
  • using and maintaining hand tools, power equipment and precision-built machinery; 
  • handling hazardous materials;
  • using new technology related to the activities set out in this section.

Restricted Activities

The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the designated trade of painter and decorator:

  • using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications;
  • taping and crack filling drywall surfaces;
  • applying opaque and transparent liquid coatings by brush, roller, spray or dipping to interior and exterior surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco and stone;
  • applying wall coverings consisting of paper and natural or synthetic fibre to surfaces in buildings and other structures;
  • removing existing coatings of paper, fabrics, paints and varnishes to repair and prepare undersurfaces for refinishing;
  • transposing super graphics;
  • finishing surfaces using abrasive blasting or other mechanical methods for decorative or protective purposes;
  • diagnosing problems related to finishing materials;
  • using, setting up and assembling rigging equipment, including wire rope, block and tackle, hoisting equipment and portable and suspension scaffolding;
  • using and maintaining hand tools, power equipment and precision‑built machinery;
  • handling hazardous materials;
  • using new technology related to the restricted activities set out in this section.