Domain - Painting and Decorating

Handle painting and decorating materials
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40502.

27393 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to handle painting and decorating materials; identify, handle and store painting and decorating materials; select and distribute painting and decorating materials in preparation for use; and clean up after handling painting and decorating materials.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40501.

27401 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to use painting and decorating tools and equipment; identify hand and power tools used for painting and decorating; select tools for a painting and decorating project; use tools for painting and decorating; select plant and equipment for painting and decorating; use plant and equipment for painting and decorating; and clean up and store painting and decorating equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Select and use painting and decorating tools and equipment

Version 1

40501 Skill Standard 5 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Safely handle and store paint and decorating materials

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40502 Skill Standard 5 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the components, properties, and possible defects of industrial surface coatings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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1065 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the components of industrial surface coatings; the process by which industrial surface coatings dry and harden; the properties of industrial surface coatings; the reasons and the remedies for failure in industrial surface coatings attributed to component failure; and the reasons and the remedies for failure in industrial surface coatings attributed to substrate.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the components, properties, and possible defects of specialised surface coatings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 8

1066 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the components of specialised surface coatings; the process by which specialised surface coatings dry and harden; the properties of specialised surface coatings; the failures in specialised surface coatings that can be attributed to component failure and the remedies for them; and the failures in specialised surface coatings that can be attributed to substrate and the remedies for them.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of paint and its application
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1067.

26571 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the types of paint; the components of paint; the process by which paint dries and hardens; the properties of paint; the effect of different substrates on paint; and defects in paint coatings.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of colour theory, effects and schemes, and prepare colour schemes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 99 and unit standard 1068.

26572 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of colour theory and terminology, and colour effects; and prepare colour schemes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Work effectively and sustainably in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced standard 26473 and standard 26474.

27370 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: accept responsibility for own workload and safety; plan and organise work; work in a team; identify and communicate own development needs; identify and report current resource use and opportunities to improve resource efficiency; and comply with environmental regulations.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Conduct workplace communication in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced standard 26475.

27372 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: gather and receive information; carry out face-to-face routine communication; and participate in basic on-site meeting processes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Carry out measurements and calculations in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 26476.

27373 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: prepare to perform calculations; obtain measurements; perform calculations; and estimate quantities.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Work safely at heights in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced standard 26477.

27374 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: identify work area requirements; access work area; and conduct work tasks at height.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Read and interpret plans and specifications in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced standard 26478.

27375 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: identify types of plans and drawings and their functions; verify amendments to plans and drawings; locate and identify key features, site services, contours and datum on a site plan; identify project requirements; and read and interpret job specifications.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply stains and clear timber finishes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1079.

27397 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply stains and clear timber finishes; prepare materials and application area for applying stains and clear timber finishes; stain bare timber surfaces; apply clear timber finishes; and clean up and store equipment used for applying stains and clear timber finishes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Remove and replace doors and door and window components when painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 8488.

27399 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to remove and replace doors and door and window components when painting and decorating; remove doors and door and window furniture; install glass to doors and windows; replace doors and door and window furniture; and clean up and store equipment used to replace doors and door and window furniture.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Prepare surfaces for painting or clear finish
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40503.

27400 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare new or uncoated surfaces for painting or clear finish; prepare previously coated surfaces for painting or clear finish; and remove wallcovering and prepare surface for painting or clear finish.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Erect and maintain working platform systems for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27406 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to erect working platform systems; inspect work site for erecting working platform systems; erect a working platform system; and inspect a working platform system.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of applying fireproofing to structural steel and equipment supports
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2669.

27410 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of processes for preparing surfaces for fireproofing and processes for fireproofing structural steel and equipment supports; and to identify and describe safe work practices.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of applying paint by spray
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40505.

27411 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: preparing materials and application area for spray painting; setting up and testing spray painting equipment; and applying paint using the spray system.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of wallcovering and its application
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27412 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the types of wallcovering; describe the process by which wallcovering is applied to surfaces; and demonstrate knowledge of defects in wallcovering.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of removing lead-based paint and lead-based contaminated materials
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27413 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: defining and preparing work area for removing lead-based paint; removing lead-based contaminated materials; and managing lead-based contaminated materials.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Prepare surfaces for painting and finish

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40503 Skill Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply paint by brush and roller to substrate surfaces

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40504 Skill Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply paint by spray methods

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40505 Skill Standard 15 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply wall coverings to flat walls

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40506 Skill Standard 15 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply floor coatings and screeds
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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1074 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of floor coatings and screeds; prepare surfaces for floor coatings and screeds; apply floor coatings and screeds; and demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Gritblast steel surfaces
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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1901 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the components of blasting units; identify abrasive materials and blast nozzles; identify safety procedures, equipment and clothing; identify blast standards; and gritblast steel surfaces.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply metal spray coatings to steel surfaces
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 7

2514 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard for people working in the coatings area in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of metal spray coating; service a metal spray system; apply metal spray coatings; and identify and remedy faults and defects.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply coatings to pipelines and underground structures
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 7

2515 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard for people working in the coatings area in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of coatings for pipelines and underground structures; prepare surfaces and apply coatings to pipelines and underground structures; and identify and remedy application faults.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply liquid waterproofing coatings and membranes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1064.

26570 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of liquid applied waterproofing coatings and membranes; demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements when applying liquid waterproofing coatings and membranes; prepare surfaces for applying liquid waterproofing coatings and membranes; and apply liquid waterproofing coatings and membranes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Calculate and cost work in the painting and decorating sector
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced standard 26479.

27376 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This general unit standard is for people entering the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are, in the painting and decorating sector, able to: gather information for costing work from site information or plans and specifications; assess internal and external factors that impact upon pricing decisions; estimate materials, labour and time; calculate costs; and document and verify details.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply paint by spray methods
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40512.

27392 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the spray painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to spray paint; prepare materials and application area for spray painting; set up and test spray painting equipment; apply paint using the spray method; and clean up and store spray painting equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply paint by brush and roller to multiple surfaces
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40504.

27394 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply paint to multiple surfaces; prepare work area and materials for painting multiple surfaces; apply paint with brush and roller to multiple surfaces; and clean up and store painting equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply wallcovering
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40506.

27395 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the decorating area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply wallcovering; prepare surface for applying wallcovering; prepare to apply wallcovering; apply wallcovering; and clean up and store wallcovering equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply protective paint coating systems
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1081 and unit standard 1902.

27398 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the protective coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply protective paint coating systems; apply protective coating system; and clean up and store equipment used for applying protective coatings.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Manage contaminated materials in a painting and decorating environment
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27402 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This specialist unit standard for experienced people working in the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: define and prepare work area for removing lead-based paint; remove contaminated materials; manage contaminated materials; and clean up tools and work area used for managing contaminated materials.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27403 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to remove graffiti; prepare site and materials for removing graffiti; remove graffiti; apply preventative application material; and clean up and store equipment used for removing graffiti.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply intumescent coatings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27404 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the coatings area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply intumescent coatings; prepare application area for applying intumescent coatings; apply intumescent coatings to timber; apply intumescent coatings to structural metal; and clean up and store equipment used for applying intumescent coatings.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply decorative paint finishes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1063, unit standard 1070, unit standard 1082, and unit standard 1271.

27407 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply decorative paint finishes; prepare work area and materials for applying decorative paint finishes; apply broken colour effects; apply glaze finishes; apply lining by brush; apply stencilling; and clean up and store equipment used for applying decorative paint finishes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply texture system and finishes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1069 and unit standard 1080.

27408 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for experienced people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply texture system and finishes; prepare application area for applying texture system and finishes; apply texture system; and clean up and store equipment used for applying texture system and finishes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Match specified paint colour
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3

27409 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for experienced people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for painting; match paint colour to sample; and clean up and store painting equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate understanding of water penetration and materials chemistry for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31099 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate understanding of water penetration and materials chemistry for for painting and decorating to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply coatings and decorative paint effects
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31100 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply coatings and decorative paint effects to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Select, handle and store coatings, solvents and additives for painting and decorating projects
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40509.

31101 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to select, handle and store coatings, solvents and additives for painting and decorating projects to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Prepare colour schemes for buildings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31102 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare colour schemes for buildings to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Read and interpret drawings and specifications and apply them to undertake painting and decorating projects
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31103 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to read and interpret drawings and specifications and apply them to undertake the painting and decorating projects to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Manage hazardous products and materials used for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31104 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to manage hazardous products and materials used for painting and decorating to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply legislative frameworks to painting and decorating operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2

31105 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply legislative frameworks to painting and decorating operations to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Use mathematics for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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31106 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to use mathematics for painting and decorating to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate understanding of products and materials used for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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31107 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate understanding of products and materials used for painting and decorating to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Plan and communicate for painting and decorating work
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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31108 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and communicate for painting and decorating work to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Prepare and break down painting and decorating sites
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40508.

31109 Unit Standard 22 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare and break down painting and decorating sites to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Maintain the professional standards of the painting and decorating industry as a decorating trade professional
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40510.

31110 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain the professional standards of the painting and decorating industry as a painting and decorating trade professional.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply specialised coating systems
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40514.

31111 Unit Standard 50 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply specialised coating systems to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply coatings using spray painting systems
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40513.

31112 Unit Standard 50 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply coatings using spray painting systems to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Use and maintain tools and equipment for painting and decorating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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31113 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to use and maintain tools and equipment for painting and decorating to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply and finish wallcoverings
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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31114 Unit Standard 50 Credits

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This unit standard aligns with the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating - Specifications, developed on behalf of the painting and decorating industry to specify the skills and knowledge required to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) with strands in Specialised Spraying, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings [Ref: 3568]. This unit standard is intended for those working in the painting and decorating industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply and finish wallcoverings to the level required of a commercially competent painter and decorator.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Present prepared colour schemes for painting projects

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40507 Skill Standard 5 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Prepare and break down sites in painting and decorating projects

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40508 Skill Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Select, handle and store products for painting and decorating projects

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40509 Skill Standard 9 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Maintain professional standards in the painting and decorating trade

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40510 Skill Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply advanced techniques in wallcovering

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40511 Skill Standard 35 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply paint to buildings by different systems

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40512 Skill Standard 15 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply coatings by spray systems

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40513 Skill Standard 35 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply specialised coating systems and perform remedial repairs

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40514 Skill Standard 50 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 48

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply advanced wallcovering techniques
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40511.

27396 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the decorating area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare to apply wallcovering using advanced techniques; prepare surface for applying wallcovering using advanced techniques; prepare to apply wallcovering using advanced techniques; apply wallcovering using advanced techniques; and clean up and store wallcovering equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2028.

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27405 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This specialist unit standard is for people working in the painting area of the painting and decorating sector. People credited with this unit standards are able to: plan and prepare to apply advanced decorative paint finishes; prepare application area for advanced decorative paint finishes; produce imitation marble effects; produce imitation wood grain effects; apply advance stencils; apply advanced lining and special finishes and techniques; create a large scale decorative project; and clean up and store equipment used for applying advanced decorative paint finishes.

Standard-setting body:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council