Painters and decorators prepare and apply paint, wallpaper and finishes to different surfaces.
£15,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course like a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. This will teach you some of the skills you'll need and may help you to find a job as a trainee with a decorating company.
You'll usually need:
You could do a painter and decorator intermediate apprenticeship.
This will usually take 2 to 3 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could start by working as a painter and decorator's labourer or 'mate'. Your employer may give you the chance to take further training to fully qualify.
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You could join the Painting and Decorating Association for professional development and to make industry contacts.
You can find out about careers in painting and decorating from Go Construct.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work at a client's business or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be at height.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could become a team supervisor or move into related areas like estimating, contract management, interior or set design, or apprentice training.
You could also work in heritage conservation, or set up your own business.
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