Vehicle Painter (Automobile and Marine Painter)

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Vehicle Painter. A vehicle painter applies various types of coatings such as corrosion inhibiting primers, fillers and finishing coats on interior and exterior parts of the vehicle using various methods in accordance with specifications. A qualified learner will be able to: • Inspect quality of the surface to be painted. • Prepare surfaces for painting. • Mix and apply primers according to requirements. • Mix and apply top coats/finishing coats to prepared surfaces according to job requirements. • Inspect the quality of the final painted product.

Vehicle painting is characterised by sophisticated painting techniques and processes applied in a competitive and challenging environment. A painted surface on a vehicle has to meet a wide variety of challenging customers and consumers' requirements. In addition the industry is required to respond to competition from imports, external export markets, and on-going industry development of new products as the result of changing industry needs; as well as health and environmental issues. The above requires the industry to equip artisans with the relevant knowledge and skills for them to better respond to exacting quality requirements and on-going change. This is the first qualification in a career path involving vehicle-painting processes. The qualification is intended for learners who aspire to become qualified Vehicle Painters. Skills, knowledge and understanding required to participate effectively in the vehicle painting industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations are reflected in the qualification. The qualification also provides learners with basic knowledge and skills required to progress towards a supervisory level within the organisation. The qualification will provide learners, education and training providers and employers with the standards and the range of learning required to satisfy the challenges of participating effectively in the vehicle painting industry. Qualified artisans will become more employable as Vehicle Painters within the automotive and marine subsectors, thereby, contributing to the economy of the country at large. In the same breath, the quality of the lives of the qualified employed artisans will improve. Most of all, the qualification provides learners with a base for further learning to be able to supervise a painting environment. The qualification will enable growth of the sector, which will have a positive impact on the society and the economy at large.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

• The ability to prepare surfaces for painting.
• The ability to mix and apply paints.
• The ability to perform finishing activities.