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PAINTER-DECORATOR [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- painter and decorator
1, record 1, English, painter%20and%20decorator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- painter-decorator 1, record 1, English, painter%2Ddecorator
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- painter decorator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décorateur-peintre
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9corateur%2Dpeintre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- décoratrice-peintre 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9coratrice%2Dpeintre
correct, feminine noun
- peintre-décorateur 1, record 1, French, peintre%2Dd%C3%A9corateur
correct, masculine noun
- peintre-décoratrice 1, record 1, French, peintre%2Dd%C3%A9coratrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- décorateur peintre
- décoratrice peintre
- peintre décorateur
- peintre décoratrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Construction Finishing
- Interior Decorations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- painter and decorator
1, record 2, English, painter%20and%20decorator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- painter-decorator 1, record 2, English, painter%2Ddecorator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and special decorative finishes. 1, record 2, English, - painter%20and%20decorator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peintre décorateur
1, record 2, French, peintre%20d%C3%A9corateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- peintre décoratrice 2, record 2, French, peintre%20d%C3%A9coratrice
correct, feminine noun
- décorateur peintre 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9corateur%20peintre
correct, masculine noun
- décoratrice peintre 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9coratrice%20peintre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le peintre décorateur habille les revêtements et le mobilier. Il possède un savoir-faire qui lui permet de réaliser l'habillage mais il réalise aussi des missions de conseil. Ces conseils permettent d'améliorer les espaces de vie et de les embellir. 1, record 2, French, - peintre%20d%C3%A9corateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Painter and Decorator
1, record 3, English, Painter%20and%20Decorator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Painting and Decorating: Specialized classroom and shop experiences concerned with the preparation and finishing of exterior and interior surfaces by the application of protective or decorative coating materials such as lacquer, paint, and wallpaper. 2, record 3, English, - Painter%20and%20Decorator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Community College program. 3, record 3, English, - Painter%20and%20Decorator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Certified Trade Program (Apprentice) ... The painter-decorator (commercial) is a highly skilled craftsman in the construction and maintenance industry who applies the finish to the work of various other trades; he or she also must correct deficiencies from other causes. 2, record 3, English, - Painter%20and%20Decorator
Record 3, Key term(s)
- painter-decorator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Peintre et décorateur
1, record 3, French, Peintre%20et%20d%C3%A9corateur
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours collégial. 2, record 3, French, - Peintre%20et%20d%C3%A9corateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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