Painters and Decorators - Supervisor 4421-01
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Job description
Supervises and coordinates the activities of Painters and Decorators.
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification and have at least 3 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@deewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/TRA/Pages/default.aspx
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain national recognition of your skills. The occupation that will be shown on the Australian qualifications is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. Please note the Australian qualification may not provide authority to work as tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is required for all plumbing/draining/electrical/air conditioning/refrigeration work in NSW.
Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
Home Building Licensing
Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).
Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House, 91 - 97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8204 9696
Website: www.ocba.sa.gov.au
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: www.masterplumbers.com.au
Master Builders Association of New South Wales
Head Office
52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Telephone: 61 2 8586 3555
Fax: 61 2 9660 3700
Toll Free: 1800 451 393
Email: enquiries@mbansw.asn.au
Website: www.mbansw.asn.au
Victoria
Not listed at this time
Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: 61 7 3404 6444
Fax: 61 7 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: www.masterbuilders.asn.au
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: www.mbasa.com.au
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Telephone: 61 8 9476 9800
Fax: 61 8 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: www.mbawa.com
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builder's Association of the ACT
1 Iron Knob St
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Postal Address: PO Box 1211
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Telephone: 61 2 6280 9119
Fax: 61 2 6280 9118
Email: canberra@mba.org.au
Website: www.mba.org.au