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 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.
Develop practical skills and knowledge as you work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeship training can combine workplace experience with structured learning delivered through a registered training organisation.
Learn the theory behind the trade alongside the practical skills developed on the job.
Painting and decorating is a hands-on skilled trade with opportunities across residential, commercial, construction and specialist projects.
As an apprentice, you can earn an income while developing practical skills on the job, gaining real industry experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
A painting apprenticeship could be a great fit if you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in seeing the results of your effort and want a career with plenty of variety.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. If you’re reliable, willing to learn and enjoy developing practical skills, painting and decorating could be a rewarding career pathway.
From starting an apprenticeship to becoming a qualified painter — and even running your own business — discover where a career in painting and decorating could lead.
