Do you have an eye for colour and design? Do you like to be the one who comes in and adds the finishing touches to a project? Painting and decorating is known as a finishing trade, because they are one of the last trades to be onsite during the project.
Painters are needed for new construction projects in both residential and commercial settings, but also on renovation projects. There's also a specialty field for painters in restoring historically significant or heritage buildings. Depending on the size and complexity of the job, painters may work as part of a team or by themselves. When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll have the job ready skills and knowledge that employers are looking for in a new apprentice painter and decorator. You'll be able to yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a great head start on your new career.
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Do you have an eye for colour and like to finish what others start?
Painting and decorating is known as a finishing trade, encompassing both residential and commercial areas. It can include new constructions as well as restoring historically significant buildings.
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice painter and decorator. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
Want to put some colour into your career and start the journey to becoming a professional skilled Painter in the Construction industry?
Take the first step with this pre-apprenticeship course, which will set you up with the skills you need to start an Apprenticeship with an employer.
Be guided and inspired by our team of lecturers who are industry experts as you learn the tricks of the trade step-by-step, including how to interpret plans, the importance of preparing surfaces, measuring and calculating the right number of materials for the job, working safely and mastering painting techniques to create the perfect finish. The career of a Painter brings job variety, and you can work in a diverse range of locations both indoors and outdoors; you might decorate new or established homes, restore buildings of historical importance, or work at commercial settings including hospitals, shops, offices or hotels.
Painting and Decorating is known as a finishing trade, and through your work you can harness your creativity and leave a lasting impression on a building or home.
Learn basic prep and hand skills in this entry-level course, then roll into your new career and get workforce ready to start an Apprenticeship.
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