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Painter and decorator
Level
2
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.
What you'd do
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
What you'd learn
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.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.