Compare countries by level of learning outcome

The level of learning outcome reflects the level of proficiency at which knowledge, skills and competences are acquired. Here you can find out how the training level for every single learning unit differs between the various European countries.

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Qualification modules/Learning units	Competency statements (Learning outcomes) S/he is able to:	Level of learning outcome	Learning outcome is a part of the national qualification profile

Exterior/interior treatment of wood	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, fungal growth etc and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
	Carry out necessary touch up work like removing paint, stain etc. and then carry out grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
	Apply various sealers and primers on both untreated - and earlier painted, stained or lacquered surfaces	4
	Apply filler and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work	4
	Clean and apply the first coat of paint/stain/lacquer and carry out necessary grinding work	4
	Clean and apply the finishing coats of paint/stain/lacquer	4
Interior treatment of building boards	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, fungal growth etc and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
	Carry out necessary touch up work like small repairs, removing paint and wallpaper etc. and then carry out necessary grinding - and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
	Apply various sealers and primers on both untreated - and earlier painted surfaces	4
	Apply joint filler and add joint tape and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work on untreated plaster boards	4
	Apply filler and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work	4
	Clean and apply the finishing coats of paint	4
Hanging wallpaper/fibre wallpaper and painting	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, fungal growth etc and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
	Carry out necessary touch up work like small repairs, removing paint or wallpaper etc. and then carry out necessary grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
	Apply various sealers and primers both on untreated - and earlier treated surfaces	4
	Fit and hang wallpaper/fibre wallpaper	4
	Clean and apply the finishing coats of paint on fibre wallpaper	4
Interior/exterior treatment of mineral substrates	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, fungal growth etc and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
	Carry out necessary touch up work like repairs, removing paint or wallpaper etc. and then carry out necessary grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
	Apply various sealers and primers on both untreated - and earlier painted surfaces	4
	Apply filler and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work	4
	Apply the finishing coats of paint on surfaces made of concrete, plaster	4
Interior/exterior treatment of metal substrates	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, fungal growth, corrosion etc and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
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	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
	Carry out necessary touch up work like for example removing paint, grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
	Apply various sealers and primers on both untreated - and earlier painted surfaces	4
	Apply the finishing coats of paint	4
Lay flooring	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages etc. and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out necessary touch up work like for example removing carpets and vinyl floor coverings, small repairs, grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
		3
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	Apply various sealers and primers both on untreated - and earlier treated surfaces	4
		3
		n.a.
	Apply filler, self-levelling compounds and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work	4
		3
		n.a.
	Clean and lay flooring	4
		3
		n.a.
Interior/exterior plasterworking	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages etc. and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
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	Carry out necessary touch up work like removing old plaster and make repairs before further treatment	4
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	Carry out roughcasting	4
		n.a.
	Apply the finishing coats of plaster	4
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Interior/exterior corrosion protection and building protection speciality	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages rust etc.and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out necessary touch up work like for example removing paint, repairs, grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Assemble, operate and maintain blasting equipment	4
		3
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	Construct temporary sheeting screens/canopies, cocooning for protection measures.	4
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	Maintain buildings and plant and carry out repair work (GENERAL MAINTENANCE)	4
		n.a.
	Carry out corrosion protection measures (diagnostics, metal spraying & protective coatings etc.)	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out concrete protection measures	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out fire protection coatings and isolation measures	4
		3
		n.a.
	Interior/exterior safety designation and street marking (ROAD LINING)	4
		3
		n.a.
Interior/exterior installation and coating techniques for thermic and acoustic insulation	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages etc.and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out techniques for fastening and installation of heat-insulation, preparing and coating surfaces	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out techniques for fastening and installation of acoustic insulation, preparing and coating surfaces	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out techniques for fastening and installation of coldness- and humidity-protection, preparing and coating surfaces	4
		3
		n.a.
Design and execution of creative decoration work techniques and maintenance speciality	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages rust etc. and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Draw up and realise plans for room, facade and object design	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Process material and components	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Apply decorative panels to ceilings & walls (and lay flooring)	4
		3
		n.a.
	Produce lettering and signs	4
		3
		1
		n.a.
	Carry out energy-saving measures	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out techniques for fastening and installation of dry wall work, preparing and coating surfaces	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out wood and building protection measures	4
		3
		n.a.
Interior/exterior restoration within the framework of the preservation of historical monument and church painting speciality	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages rust etc.and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		1
		n.a.
	Produce coating and other materials according to historical recipes	4
		1
		n.a.
	Practice historical and creative work techniques	4
		1
		n.a.
	Carry out restoration measures within the framework of the preservation of historical monuments	4
		n.a.
	Carry out reconstruction work and produce reproductions	4
		n.a.
Coating of floors	Check and evaluate the state of condition according to the specified requirements of the planned use of the surface. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages etc. and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out necessary touch up work like removing paint, cleaning etc. and then carry out small repairs before starting the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Apply filler and carry out necessary rectification and grinding work	4
		3
		n.a.
	Apply special coatings or other special materials like for example thermosetting coating	4
		3
		n.a.
Wood and building protection measures	Check and evaluate the state of condition. This includes checking temperature, humidity, damages, rust, fungal growth etc.and to identify compatibility with existing coatings.	4
		3
		n.a.
	Report if there any defects which must be corrected by other craftsmen	4
		3
		n.a.
	Select tools and materials for the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out necessary touch up work like for example reconstruction, repair and replace parts, removing paint, grinding and cleaning before starting the treatment	4
		3
		n.a.
	Carry out preventative wood and building protection measures including correcting damages	4
		3
		n.a.
	Apply special coatings or other special materials	4
		3
		n.a.
Tools, machines and equipment	Select, operate and maintain tools, machines and equipment for the work	4
		3
	Carry out paint work by brush and roller	4
		3
	Carry out paint work by spray	4
		3
		2
	Work from platforms	4
		3
	Operate vertical lift working platforms	4
		3
		2
	Operate equipment in support of the paint sprayer	4
		3
		2
	Assemble and disassemble scaffolding	3
		n.a.
	Set up and maintain hoists and conveyors	3
		n.a.
	Use tools and equipment in the way they were intended to be used and follow the safe methods of working.	4
		3
Workplace practice	Protect objects and surfaces which are not going to be treated	4
		3
	Monitor progress against work schedules	4
		3
	Conform effective work practices	4
		3
	Conform and document the occupational method of work	4
		3
	Develop and maintain good working relationships	4
		3
	Calculate volume and surface-area	4
		3
	Follow the national standards of paint work	4
		3
	Co-ordinate and organise work operations	4
		3
	Select right colours according to the specified requirements and adjust colours	4
		3
	Wear the correct personal protective equipment for the specific work task	4
		3
	Take measures for environmental protection of the workplace	4
		3
		n.a.
	Practice the safety instructions of the products (safety data sheets)	4
		3
		n.a.
Knowledge of Health and Safety	Understand Health and Safety Regulations	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
	Attend and Pass Health and Safety Exam	4
		3
		2
		n.a.
Knowledge of the paint trade	Account for various colour systems	4
		3
		n.a.
	Account for the organisational structure of the enterprise and the position of the trade in society	4
		3
		n.a.
	Account for the different periods of the paint history	4
		3
		n.a.
	Account for the various materials used during the treatments of the substrates	4
		3
		n.a.
Individual attention to customers	Understand customers needs	4
		3
	Communicate with customers	4
		3
	Carry out work in a customer oriented way	4
		3
	After completion of works carry out customer satisfaction process.	4
		n.a.
Using IT for information and communication	Use media for getting necessary information	4
		3
		n.a.
	Use media for communication and documentation	4
		3
		n.a.
	Use trade-specific software	4
		n.a.
Qualification modules/Learning units	Competency statements (Learning outcomes) S/he is able to:	Level of learning outcome	Learning outcome is a part of the national qualification profile