Painter and decorator

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working in domestic and commercial properties and undertaking the decoration and protection of buildings.

Prepare surfaces by sanding, filling, priming, and masking

Apply gloss, emulsion, and specialist coatings to walls and woodwork

Hang wallpaper, vinyls, and decorative wallcoverings

Use spray equipment and rollers for large surface areas

Mix paint to achieve specified colours and finishes

Work safely on scaffolding, ladders, and mobile elevated platforms

Surface preparation techniques for different substrates

Applying paint systems using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment

Hanging wallpaper and vinyl wallcoverings

Colour theory, mixing, and achieving specified decorative effects

Safe use and storage of paints, solvents, and access equipment

Estimating materials and understanding contract documentation

Ready to look for a place?

See live Painter and decorator apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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