Employees in the trade of Painting and Decorating apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings and other structures.

Applicants for trade recognition should provide evidence to demonstrate at least 4 years practical experience in the following trade competencies.

In addition to any other evidence supporting an application for trade recognition, applicants are encouraged to use this checklist as a self assessment competency guide and lodge it with the application.

Core		Check
BCGCM1001B	Follow OH&S policies and procedures
BCGCM1002B	Work effectively in the General Construction Industry
BCGCM1003B	Plan and organise work
BCGCM1004B	Conduct workplace communication
BCGCM1005B	Carry out measurements and calculations
BCGCM2001B	Read and interpret plans and specifications
BCGCM2008B	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
BCGCM3001B	Operate elevated work platforms
BCGPD2001B	Handle painting and decorating materials
BCGPD2002B	Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
BCGPD2003B	Remove and replace doors and door and window furniture
BCGPD3001B	Prepare surfaces for painting
BCGPD3002B	Apply paint by brush and roller
BCGPD3003B	Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
BCGPD3004B	Apply paint by spray
BCGPD3005B	Match specified paint colour
BCGPD3006B	Apply stains and clear timber finishes
BCGPD3007B	Apply wall paper
BCGPD3008B	Apply decorative paint finishes
BCGPD3011B	Treat lead paint hazards
Electives
BCGPD3009B	Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings
BCGPD3010B	Apply protective paint coating systems
BCGPD3012B	Apply advanced wallpaper techniques
BCGSP3003B	Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
BSBSBM301A	Research business opportunities
LMFGG2008A	Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors
MEM 8.12AA	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
MEM 8.13AA	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)