WHAT YOU DO
When you think of painters, famous artists like Michelangelo and Monet probably come to mind first. Tradespeople are the unsung heroes working quietly behind the scenes. They colour our world and set the tone for our daily lives, turning drab concrete structures into iconic landmarks, brightening ageing buildings and transforming boring white walls into works of art.
As a Painter and Decorator, paintbrushes and rollers are your tools, but your canvases come in all shapes and sizes. One day, you might find yourself high up on a scaffold painting the beams of a bridge; the next, you could be measuring wallpaper for a luxury hotel suite. Regardless of the project, you have a good sense of colour, an eye for detail and a taste for heights.
WHAT YOU LEARN
- How to read specifications and estimate materials
- How to set up scaffolding
- How to prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and more
- How to repair cracks and holes in walls
- How to mix and thin paint to achieve different colours and textures
- How to apply paint, stain, lacquer, enamel, metal coating and more
- How to measure, cut and apply wallpaper and fabric to walls
- How to help customers choose wall coverings and colour schemes
WHO YOU WORK FOR
Many Painters and Decorators choose to work for construction companies and painting or building maintenance contractors, while others venture out and start businesses of their own.
Types of Workplaces
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial Organizations
- Independent Contractors and Painting Companies
- Self Employed
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Within this program, you’ll be paired with an experienced Painter and Decorator who has knowledge and experience on everything from home interiors, residential painting and wall covering work; to industrial tanks and conveyors, corrosion control, wood staining, and surface preparation.
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