Painting Apprenticeships helps people explore and pursue careers in the painting and decorating industry.
We connect aspiring painters with apprenticeship opportunities, employers and industry information, helping them understand what to expect from the trade and the pathways available to them.
Our focus is on supporting people to build practical skills, industry knowledge and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in painting and decorating.
We want to see more people discover painting and decorating as a skilled, rewarding and long-term career.
By helping aspiring painters connect with employers and understand the apprenticeship pathway, Painting Apprenticeships supports the development of capable, confident tradespeople for the future.
We also work alongside employers and industry partners to encourage strong apprenticeship experiences, better retention and continued growth across the painting and decorating industry.
Aussie Painters Network and Painting Apprenticeships work to support strong apprenticeship outcomes across the painting and decorating industry.
We help connect aspiring apprentices with suitable employers and support apprentices throughout their journey, while formal training and assessment are delivered through the apprentice’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
By working alongside apprentices, employers and training providers, we aim to support successful apprenticeship experiences, stronger retention and the development of skilled painters for the industry.
Aussie Painters Network is the number one information service for the painting and decorating industry.
APN works with painting businesses, employers, apprentices and industry partners to strengthen and support the trade.
From helping employers navigate apprenticeships to supporting apprentices throughout their journey, APN is focused on building stronger connections between people, businesses and opportunities within the painting and decorating industry.
We also support apprentices to look beyond qualification and consider the opportunities available throughout their careers — including leadership, specialist roles and, for some, running their own painting business.
