Start Your Career in Painting and Decorating

Start a hands-on trade career in painting and decorating. Learn real skills, earn while you train, and build a pathway into a trade that is always in demand.

A Career with Colour, Skill and Opportunity

A painting apprenticeship is more than learning how to paint. It is a practical pathway into a recognised
trade where you can work on real projects, develop professional skills and build a future in the painting
and decorating industry.
Whether you are a school leaver, job seeker, mature-aged applicant or career changer, Painting
Apprenticeships can help you understand your options and take the next step.

Earn While You Learn a Trade

Painting and decorating is a skilled trade with opportunities across residential, commercial, construction
and specialist projects.


As an apprentice, you can gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced painters and
trainers. You will learn practical skills, build confidence on site and work toward a nationally recognised
qualification.


• Earn while you learn
• Gain real trade skills
• Work indoors, outdoors and on a variety of projects
• Learn from experienced painters and trainers
• Build a pathway to long-term employment
• Avoid large student debt
• Open future opportunities in supervision, specialist work or business ownership